Finance Assistant

2 weeks ago


Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Ormiston Academies Trust Full time

**About the organisation**:
We are delighted to present this incredible opportunity for you to join a great team of people in a supportive environment within a values-led organisation. Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) is one of the largest not-for-profit multi-academy trusts (MATs) in England. MATs are charities that run schools. We have been around since 2009 which makes us one of the longest established trusts. We are also one of the largest with almost 5,000 staff and 30,000 students. Our mission is to become the Trust that makes the biggest difference, both inside and outside the classroom.
- OAT is a great organisation to work for. In return for your commitment to us we offer:

- 26 days annual leave + bank holidays;- excellent career prospects in a supportive environment;- commitment to your continued professional development;- membership of the Local Government Pension scheme;- generous staff discounts on hundreds of well known retail and leisure brands and gym memberships;- access to GPs and medical specialists;- counselling services for emotional support;- health cash plan for cash back on the costs of essential healthcare services (dentist, optician, etc.)

**About the job**:
We are looking for a Finance Assistant to assist the finance team in the processing and control of the Trust’s purchase and sales ledger responsibilities.

This opportunity is a fixed term post for 6 months.

The successful applicant will provide effective administrative support to the Finance Manager (Central) to maintain the Trust's financial procedures and information systems, with particular regard to purchases and payments.

**Main duties and responsibilities**:
The post holder will be expected to:

- Be responsible for the maintenance of the trust's purchase ledger:

- Monthly reconciliation of the trust purchase ledger to the purchase ledger control account
- Ensure that supplier invoices are paid on time
- Reconcile supplier statements and liaise with suppliers to resolve any mismatches
- Provide support as required to the head office and academy finance teams in managing the purchase ledger
- Assist the Finance Manager (Central) and Head of Finance with the distribution of monthly budgetary and spending reports
- Assist budget holders in understanding their monthly budget reports and statements.
- Maintain records for audit and support preparation for audit visit.
- Assist the Finance Manager (Central) and Head of Finance in the preparation of year end reports
- Use and manage relevant IT systems, producing reports and information as required
- Attend appropriate meetings where relevant and perform other ad-hoc duties when required
- Maintain effective and efficient management systems to support the work of the department
- To adhere at all times to the Trust’s policies and procedures
- Maintain confidentiality of information acquired in the course of undertaking duties

**About you**:
This role is perfect for someone looking for experience in a large MAT. The successful applicant will have financial administration experience ideally in a school/education setting and have a good understanding of operational finance systems. You must be able to work well within and across teams and have a willingness to embrace and celebrate the ethos and values of OAT. A full job description and person specification is attached for further information.

**How to apply**:

- OAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and the expectation is that all staff will share this commitment. Therefore, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)._


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