Regional Finance Assistant

Job Description

Role: Finance Assistant

Academy: Outwood Academy Brumby and Foxhills

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary (Actual Salary): £27,254-£28,142

Working Pattern: 37 Hours Per Week Full Time

Are you detail-oriented and ready to manage core transactional processes? Join us as a Finance Assistant, providing essential financial administrative support to the management team by undertaking transactional accounting and clerical duties. Your focus will be on ensuring all financial procedures comply with statutory guidelines, financial regulations, and Trust policies.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the current vacancy at Outwood Academy Brumby. As Principal, it is my privilege to introduce you to our academy of 750 friendly and polite students. Located in the heart of Scunthorpe near the steelworks, we are deeply committed to the pursuit of excellence and to nurturing the potential of every child and member of staff, no matter their starting point.

By 2028, we will have served the community for a whole century - 100 proud years of making a difference. What truly distinguishes us is our incredible staff team. They share a strong belief in the transformative power of education and are deeply committed to serving our diverse community. We thrive on making positive supportive relationships with both colleagues and students, dealing with everyone in an open, empathetic, respectful and caring manner.

We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth, always striving to enhance our practice and deliver the best possible learning experience for every child. As such, we are keen to recruit inspirational, dedicated and ambitious professionals who will add value to our Academy in both academic terms and through involvement in the fabric of learning and success beyond the classroom.

We are also exceptionally proud to be part of the Outwood Family, a Trust known for its dedication to transforming lives and raising standards. If you share our passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, we would be thrilled to welcome you to our team. I look forward to the opportunity to meet you.

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If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Amanda Kershaw, Finance Manager at

The Finance Assistant provides financial administrative support by undertaking transactional accounting and clerical duties. Key responsibilities involve carrying out all financial procedures accurately and timely.

Duties include making accounting entries manually and via financial systems, monthly balance sheet reconciliation, and managing physical cash collection and banking. The role co‑ordinates the purchase of goods and supplies, ensuring the school obtains best value for money. The Finance Assistant also deals with queries regarding suppliers and budget account holders, and organises staff business travel and transport for school visits.

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Candidates must be ICT literate, skilled at using Microsoft Excel, and comfortable using other Microsoft applications. Essential skills include excellent analytical skills with great attention to detail. Requires the ability to work accurately and efficiently under pressure, and to deal with orders, invoices, and payment reconciliations. An Accountancy qualification or studying towards one (AAT, ACCA, etc.) is desirable.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE). What will we do for you? We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work‑life balance.

• Secure Pay & Pension:
  Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Training & Progression:
  Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
• Flexibility & Leave:
  Flex…