Finance Assistant

• Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and staff expense claims in line with trust policies and financial regulations
• Verify invoice details, match to purchase orders, and resolve discrepancies by liaising with internal departments and suppliers
• Maintain and reconcile the Purchase Ledger, ensuring all entries are accurate and up to date, ensuring they are coded to the correct nominal codes and authorised by budget holders
• Prepare weekly or fortnightly payment runs, ensuring correct authorisations and compliance with financial procedures
• Monitor outstanding invoices and supplier statements
• carry out regular reconciliations
• Respond to supplier queries promptly and professionally, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
• Support month‑end processes, including accruals, prepayments, and ledger reconciliations
• Assist with maintaining accurate financial records for audit and compliance purposes
• Support wider finance team activities such as, data entry, filing, and general administrative duties as required
• Contribute to continuous improvement by recommending and implementing process efficiencies

• Proven experience in Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable, ideally within education or public sector finance environment
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, audit compliance, and best‑practice procedures
• Proficiency with financial systems (such as PS Financials IRIS, Sage, Xero, or Access)
• Excellent numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage workloads independently and meet deadlines
• Professional communicator with a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and commitment to safeguarding requirements

DBS on the update system

• Weekly Pay
• Up to 28 days annual leave
• Access to free eyecare vouchers
• Temp of the Month awards
• Timesheets can be completed on mobile devices
• Perks at work
• Discount schemes
• Access to Well-being platforms