About This Role
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our Central Finance Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop their finance career within a supportive and professional environment. Working under the direction of the Transactional Finance Manager, you will play an important role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Trust's day-to-day financial processes.
You will support a wide range of transactional finance activities, including procurement, purchase ledger, income collection, banking and supplier administration. The role will provide exposure to all aspects of finance operations and offers an excellent foundation for further professional development within a large and growing organisation.
About the Role
As Finance Assistant you will:
- Support the administration of the Trust's finance operations, procurement and financial processes.
- Process income and expenditure transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Assist with purchase ordering, goods receipt administration and invoice processing.
- Perform routine reconciliations and financial reporting activities.
- Post cashbook transactions and undertake bank reconciliations.
- Support cash flow monitoring and forecasting activities.
- Work with schools to ensure prompt collection of income.
- Liaise with suppliers and support the resolution of routine financial queries.
- Administer and reconcile the Trust's procurement card arrangements.
- Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with Trust policies and procedures