Finance Assistant

“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 academies within the North West region. Based at Oasis Academy Clarksfield, this is a vital role that ensures accurate financial processing and contributes to the effective financial management of our educational communities.

• 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

• 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

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

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.