Finance Assistant

About this role

Place Partnership are
seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Finance Assistant to provide
essential support to our Shared Services Finance Team based in the West Hub
(Wakefield.) This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the
delivery of high-quality financial services across the Trust, while working
closely with academies and a range of stakeholders.

The successful candidate will
work collaboratively with the Senior Finance Officer to provide comprehensive
financial support across the Trust. They will be responsible for ensuring the
accurate and timely delivery of transactional finance services, including
purchase ledger administration, payment processing, and cashback management.
The postholder will also undertake routine reconciliations, prepare financial reports
and schedules for review, and maintain accurate administrative and audit
records. In addition, they will provide first-line support for resolving
transactional finance queries and contribute to the continuous improvement of
financial processes and procedures.

The ideal candidate will be
a proactive, adaptable, and collaborative team player, capable of managing a
varied workload, prioritising competing demands, and meeting deadlines in a
fast-paced environment. They will possess excellent organisational and communication
skills, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering accurate,
high-quality financial support.

Experience of working with
financial systems and processes is desirable, together with a willingness to
learn and contribute positively to the ongoing success of the finance team.

This is a full-time,
permanent position, working Monday to Thursday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, and Friday,
8:00am to 3:30pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.

About You

The successful candidate will be…

• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and Accounting Software.
• Experienced in working within financial procedures, systems and processes.
• Able to complete work accurately, efficiently and within agreed deadlines.
• Competent in the use of ICT systems, with a proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software, systems and procedures.
• Able to demonstrate excellent numerical, communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.