Regional Finance Assistant

2 weeks ago

Salford, Salford, United Kingdom Oasis Community Learning Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per year

"Behind every great school is a great finance team—because even dreams need a budget."
Oasis Community Learning is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Regional Finance Assistant to support the financial operations across all academies within the region. This is a vital role that ensures accurate financial processing and contributes to the effective financial management of our educational communities.

What's In It for You?

  • Competitive salary aligned with your experience and responsibilities
  • Generous holiday allowance and flexible working arrangements
  • Professional development through accredited training and mentoring
  • Comprehensive benefits including pension scheme, wellbeing support, and employee assistance programme
  • Meaningful work that directly supports educational transformation across the region
  • Career progression within a growing and respected national organisation

You'll work closely with the Regional Finance Manager and team to:

  • Process purchase requisitions and invoices, ensuring compliance with budget approvals and delegation schemes
  • Maintain accurate records of expenditure, income, and VAT coding across purchase and sales ledgers
  • Prepare BACs payment runs and manage supplier statements and queries
  • Support bank account transactions, including dinner money, trips, and payment requests
  • Assist with petty cash, credit card returns, and prepayment tracking
  • Post journals and recode payroll expenses to ensure proper VAT recovery
  • Liaise with academy-based staff to ensure timely and accurate financial data

What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:

  • Educated to GCSE level (A*-C in English and Maths) or equivalent
  • Experienced in using accounting software in a finance environment
  • Organised, accurate, and able to meet tight deadlines
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Honest, adaptable, and able to work independently or as part of a team
  • Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
  • Aligned with the Oasis ethos of inclusion, compassion, and community service
  • A qualification or current study towards AAT or similar is desirable, as is experience in education or the public sector

Why Join Oasis Community Learning?
Oasis Community Learning is a leading multi-academy trust with a bold mission to transform lives through inclusive, high-quality education. When you join us, you're not just taking a job—you're joining a movement. We offer a purpose-led culture that breaks cycles of disadvantage, celebrates diversity, and invests in your growth. You'll work with passionate colleagues in a forward-thinking organisation where innovation, impact, and community spirit thrive.

Ready to take your finance career to the next level with purpose and impact? Apply now and help us build a better future—one ledger at a time.

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Safeguarding Statement
Job description- Regional Finance Assistant (2)

Oasis Community Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and receipt of a fully supportive reference.

We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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