About the job

Key information

• 33 Hours per week
• Term time plus 3 weeks (41 working weeks)
• Permanent
• SCP Grade 13 with an actual salary range of £20,220-£21,895pa (based on full-time equivalent £25,183-£27,269pa)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a reliable and conscientious individual to join our dedicated Finance Team as Finance Assistant.

Supporting the Finance Manager and situated within the QET team office in Bridgwater, you will assist in the routine day to day operation and transactions relating to the finances of the Quantock Education Trust and the schools across the Trust.

What will I be doing?

This busy role will include Invoice processing, BACS Runs processing, VAT returns, Bank reconciliation, maintenance and setting up of Supplier records amongst other general finance support.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

The successful candidate will have good IT skills with a working knowledge of Excel and will have had previous experience of working in a financial capacity. You will possess good communications skills, alongside a flexible approach and be willing to carry out a wide variety of tasks with the ability to cope with the change needs of a Trust.

Experience in the education sector and possession of, or working towards, AAT or equivalent certification would be an advantage, but not essential. Support to complete AAT certification would be considered for the right candidate.

What is in it for me?

We can offer you a busy, interesting and evolving place to work with committed, supportive and enthusiastic colleagues who work collaboratively. Other benefits include an excellent pension scheme, free on-site gym, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, flu vouchers and access to BlueLightCard discounts.

Supporting documents and information

If you think you possess the qualities and experience we are looking for, we would very much like to hear from you.

Visits to the Trust are warmly welcomed. Please contact QETrecruitment@quantockedtrust.co.uk

Closing date: noon on 26 March 2025

Early applications are strongly encouraged and we reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate before the above dates.

The Quantock Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

The advertised post is subject to an enhanced DBS check References, Right to Work in the UK and other pre-employment checks.

For application details and further information please visit the trust website.

Durleigh Road, Bridgwater, TA6 7HW

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