Finance Assistant Wakefield, England
Job description
Job Description
Want to help make a difference to the lives of thousands of children?
Then join our exceptional, friendly and professional finance team at Outwood Grange Academies Trust in Wakefield. We are recruiting this post to work in our expanding Payroll and Pensions department and by extension support the 30,000 children we make a difference to every day.
As a prospective Finance Assistant, you should have exceptional attention to detail, an excellent aptitude for numbers, good organisational skills, and be a confident communicator.
Key Features / Benefits:
- Salary Band: £23,194 - £24,054 with annual increments plus inflation linked increases every April. The starting salary will be dependent on experience.
- Pension: An increasingly rare and valuable defined benefit Local Government Pension Scheme
- Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays (this increases with length of service)
- Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours Monday to Friday.
- Onsite parking
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee discounts such as Synergy Car Leasing
Whilst it would be helpful if you had knowledge of the education sector it is not a barrier to any applicant, as we will offer support and training to help you excel in this role. However, prior finance/payroll experience would be a significant benefit. The role will be critical to the overall effectiveness of the Finance function and provide the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge that will be of benefit to you in your future career. You will have the opportunity to take on real responsibilities, work with senior colleagues and be involved in varied project work.
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If you have any further questions regarding the role, we invite you to contact us at by emailing Olivia Vaughan, via [email protected]
Closing Date: 6 July 2023
Interview date: 10 July 2023
- A comprehensive induction and training process
- Automatic enrolment into an increasingly rare and valuable defined Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution rates
- Flexible family friendly policies from day one
- Enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period
- Holidays: A minimum of 25 days plus bank holidays (this increases with length of service)
- A range of working patterns are available dependant upon the role
- Specialist information on a wide range of work-life issues
- Emotional support and counselling for a wide range of personal and work issues
- Legal guidance
- Financial guidance and debt counselling
- Child and dependent care support and advice
- Support for managers
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
- Employee discounts such as competitively priced Synergy Car Leasing
- Access to various discount sites
