Finance Assistant - Fixed Term

Woodlands; Rochester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the UK is looking for a motivated Finance Officer to join their small, dynamic Finance Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing orders, invoices, and expense claims, alongside preparing payment runs and managing sales ledger invoicing. This fixed-term position offers 30 hours per week with flexible working days. Ideal for individuals with an accounting background seeking to grow in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service

Collaborative MAT network

Additional LAT benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with financial processes and accounting.
• Ability to manage a varied workload efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Process orders, invoices, and expense claims onto Sage.
• Prepare payment runs and reconcile supplier statements.
• Manage sales ledger invoicing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Tools

Sage

Job description

Competitive salary with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

Ready to launch your finance career? Leigh Academies Trust (LAT), one of England's largest and most successful education groups, is seeking a motivated Finance Officer to join the small, dynamic Finance Team at The Leigh Institute. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an accounting background looking to grow in a supportive environment will be crucial for the smooth day-to-day operation of our financial processes.

The successful candidate will play a critical role, providing a smooth day-to-day operation of our financial processes. Core responsibilities include processing all orders, invoices, and expense claims onto Sage, preparing payment runs, reconciling supplier statements, and managing sales ledger invoicing. Candidates must demonstrate a strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy, alongside excellent organisational and time management skills, to manage a varied workload effectively.

This is a fixed-term contract until August 2027, offering 30 hours per week. We offer flexibility in working days and hours; please indicate your preference in your application so we can discuss it during the interview.