Finance Assistant
Nexus Education Schools Trust, Beckenham, BR3 1RF12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
5 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,861.07 Annually (Actual)
Finance Assistant job summary
Main Purpose of the Role
In this role, you will work closely with the Accounts Payable Manager and team, as well as the wider finance team, to support day‑to‑day finance operations. Responsibilities will include processing invoices, managing payments, supporting the ordering and purchase processes for our schools, and maintaining accurate financial records, all of which contribute to the effective and efficient running of the finance function.
You will also liaise with colleagues across our partner schools to support ordering requirements, timely financial reporting, and the achievement of key deadlines. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive and inclusive environment, where training, development, and professional growth are actively encouraged.
Key Responsibilities
Accurately and efficiently process accounts payable transactions for partner schools.
Provide responsive and professional support to partner schools, addressing financial queries with a strong focus on customer service.
Support a range of financial processes, ensuring all tasks are completed within required timeframes and to a high standard.
Work closely with the Accounts Payable Manager, assisting with queries, resolving issues, and contributing to the continuous improvement of financial systems and procedures.
Undertake additional duties as required by the line manager, in consultation with the post holder.
Carry out any other responsibilities appropriate to the grade of the role.
Communication
Manage incoming communications via email and telephone from both internal and external stakeholders.
Respond to enquiries promptly and escalate issues appropriately to ensure timely resolution.
Maintain professional and effective communication with colleagues, external partners, and the wider NEST community.
Standard Duties
Show a commitment to diversity, equal opportunities, and anti-discriminatory practices.
Contribute positively to the school's ethos and aims.
Support and appreciate the roles of other professionals.
Attend and participate in relevant finance meetings, where appropriate.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Nexus Education Schools Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
Multi Academy Trust based in South London
Head office location
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