[240513A] Finance Assistant

The Finance Assistant is a member of the Shared Services Centre, responsible for the efficient and effective processing of day-to-day financial transactions and related transactions across multiple business areas including all schools and central department to a high standard. The role will report into the Finance Shared Service Manager and will encompass daily processing of purchase and sales transactions, regular review and reconciliation of o7en items on the ledgers and addressing any queries and issues. The post-holder will interact with many different stakeholders including third party suppliers, customers, academy staff, the Trust's Executive team, and Trustees.

We are seeking an individual with good communication skills and the ability to work accurately and with attention to detail. Previous use of PS Financials (PSF) would be an advantage, but full training will be given., Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate seventeen academies in Plymouth, Exeter, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.

Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.

You will be working as part of a dynamic, committed team in a role which offers high job satisfaction and the chance to make a real difference to the children and families you work with.

We recognise what our people do and how hard they work, and we believe in giving back. You will have access to a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Competitive salary and LGPS pension


• Great career and development opportunities in a growing school


• A wide professional network as part of the Reach South family


• Employee Assistance Programme, including free 24/7 counselling and information line


• Wellbeing schemes, including Cycle to Work scheme and gym discounts


• Free will-writing service


• Lifestyle savings and discounts