Finance Assistant

Please note the employer for this position is for Mosaic Learning Trust, not Wigan Council

Mosaic Learning Trust

Kenyon Road

Standish

Wigan

WN6 0NX

Salary: Grade 4, £11,944 - £12,524 per annum. £13.70 - £14.36 per hour

20 hours per week, term time, working 38 weeks per year

Temporary

Required for as soon as possible

The Mosaic Learning Trust is advertising for a temporary Finance Assistant to commence employment as soon as possible.

We are seeking to appoint a proactive Temporary Finance Assistant to join our dedicated central team. This role is ideally suited to a highly organised individual with excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to providing high-quality financial and administrative support. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the Trust, they will have strong numerical and IT skills, the ability to work accurately with a professional and customer-focused approach.

The working hours will be 20 per week, term time ONLY, 10.00 a.m. until 2.00 p.m. Monday to Friday. However, alternative working arrangements may be considered to accommodate the successful applicant's circumstances. Any revised working pattern would need to be worked within the office opening hours of 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

This role will be based at the Trust Head office, however as we are part of the Trust, there may be occasions when you will be required to work at other schools within the Trust.

The main duties are as follows:

• To process and place orders for goods and services for all establishments, following the agreed purchase process
• To support school staff with obtaining quotes for ad-hoc purchases to ensure Trust value-for-money objectives are achieved
• To assist with the maintenance of annual subscriptions and agreements records
• To support school budget holders with the review of recurring subscriptions and contracts by obtaining renewal quotes and preparing a requisition for approval.
• To assist with maintenance of the Trust’s approved suppliers database
• File associated order correspondence e.g. delivery/goods received notes in electronic filing system
• Manage the orders inbox and deal with correspondence accordingly
• Liaise with suppliers regarding payment terms and account queries
• Assist the Senior Finance Officer with maintaining the electronic filing system and archiving of financial documents
• Maintenance of manual and electronic records in line with audit requirements
• Clear down open orders, liaising with schools/suppliers to resolve queries.
• To keep accurate supplier records on the finance system
• Assist finance department with administration and processes of a similar level

Application forms are returnable to the school

If you require any further information, please contact the school on recrutiment@mosaicmat.net or 01257 422265

Interview date: Week commencing 5^th October

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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