Finance Assistant Bolton, England
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Full Job Description
Location: Bolton
Flexibility: Available
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £24,000 per annum
Outcomes First Group is Great Place to Work certified – it’s official!
We believe in having an amazing work-life balance, which is why we take part in the national 4 Day Working Week pilot,* which makes joining us now even more appealing…
About the Role
Could you be the next Finance Assistant for Outcomes First Group?
As our Finance Assistant, you will produce accurate and timely management accounts for multiple schools and schools with accommodation across the Group.
You will support our Finance department ensuring monthly accounts are completed in a timely manner to a high standard. You will have good communication skills liaising with multiple stakeholders. You will be able to prioritise and deal with queries as they arise.
We are looking for:
- Relevant finance experience,
- The ability to communicate and build relationships with people at different levels,
- Intermediate Excel skills,
- Working knowledge of MS Office
- Experience of Access Dimensions (advantageous, though not essential).
Don't meet 100% of the job requirements? But think you have transferable skills? We encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire.
About Finance
As a centralised function at Outcomes First Group, Finance supports several acquired agencies, over 65 schools and multiple schools with accommodation for vulnerable young people, children, and adults. Our Finance team consists of Management Accounts, Transactional Finance and Commercials.
As one of the largest departments within Outcomes First Group, we are committed to providing a high level of service to work towards our goal of improving those we care for. Joining Finance, you will gain exposure to a variety of scenarios in a fast-paced and high-volume industry, where you will really get the chance to develop your personal and professional skills.
About the Group
Outcomes First Group exists to make sure vulnerable people get the opportunities they need, whether that involves providing them with specialist education and residential care or finding them dedicated foster families in which they can thrive.
There are two main organisations in our Outcomes First family: Acorn Education and Care, Options Autism. Together, we educate, care for and support children and young people across the UK, empowering them to be happy and make their way in the world.
Why work for us?
Your wellbeing is very important to us, and we know that being able to choose the benefits that suit you and your family will support your wellbeing.
Whatever your role and wherever you’re located, you’ll love VISTA, our flexible benefits platform which lets you tailor your benefits package.
And when your circumstances change…no problem. You can flex, trade and add to your benefits package to suit your circumstances.
- Holidays starting at 25 days per annum pro rata
- Critical illness cover and life assurance options
- Company Pension with options to increase your contributions
- Private medical and dental Insurance
- 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
- Eco-Car Scheme
- “Your Wellbeing Matters"- access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
- Career development opportunities
- Professional support networks and groups
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Winner UK Best Workplaces for Women™ Awards 2023, for the past 3 years.
Winner UK Great Place to Work™ Awards, for the past 4 years.
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