Finance Assistant

About the Role

This role is part of our Central Trust Finance team and primarily focuses on efficient and accurate payment processing, ensuring adherence to financial controls, policies, and procedures.  Tasks include the verification of invoices, data entry onto PS Financial system, scheduling and processing of payments, bank reconcilations and accurate record keeping.

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will have a good standard of education and will ideally either have, or be working towards, a recognised accountancy qualification. You should have strong Excel skills as as well as the ability to work with a range of systems, with a preference for experience of PS Financials. You will be able to work collaboratively, supporting colleagues at peak workload periods. You will need to be able to work at pace, adhering to strict deadlines, as well as being adaptable to the individual requirements of your schools.

What the school offers its staff

We support our staff:

  • Excellent opportunities for professional development.
  • A range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement and Local Government Pension Scheme
  • As a flexible working ambassador, we are open to considering a range of working patterns.

Further details about the role

Further details about the role

How to apply

Please down load our application form and return to recruitment@tcset.org.uk

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to equality and diversity, and to being a family where everyone can be themselves. We are committed to continuous improvement in how representative we are of our local communities, including gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, and staff networks to provide a supportive environment in the workplace where members can receive peer to peer support.

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment.

Job Title
Finance Assistant
Start Date
June 9, 2025
As soon as possible
Department
Central Finance
Pay Scale
Hay 6 £31,883-£36,888
Contract type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full time 52 weeks or Term Time Only Plus 2 weeks
Closing date for applications
June 1, 2025

Organisation Information