Are you a Finance professional looking for a career where numbers convert to positive learning outcomes for children & young people?
R.E.A.L. Education is an alternative education provision that delivers individualised learning for children and young people because we believe that every child has a future. We provide small groups and 1:1 holistic sessions to children and young people who have lost trust in mainstream education and require something more innovative learning than traditional mainstream methods. We work very closely with several local authorities, external agencies and hope to expand into other localities over the next academic year.
We are looking for a finance professional to join our Finance Team as our Finance Assistant. The Finance Assistant will be responsible for the day to day activities within the team whilst providing an excellent customer experience for all of our employees and external stakeholders. The Finance Assistant will work closely with our Senior Finance Officer and be part of a small team to ensure that all activities and reports are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
Our ideal candidate will be someone who has a passion for using their demonstrable knowledge, skills and experience in finance. Supporting the team across all areas including purchase & sales ledger, staff expenses and management accounts . This role is an excellent opportunity for a Finance profession looking to gain experience across a broad range of accounting processes.
This role will be based at our Head Office on Kings Mill Way in Mansfield with travel to our other sites in the East Midlands area in order to offer 1:1 support and guidance to our people in our schools and provision hubs. Our Finance Team is part of our wider People & Business Operations Team who work all year round to support the growth and development of our business.
Our successful candidate will receive a starting salary of £23,055 per annum, 30 days annual leave to be taken throughout the year plus Bank holidays, 5 days paid dependency leave a year, access to our inhouse Talent Management programme and Westfield Health membership plus others (for more information, please visit our website).
To apply for this position, please email your interest to applications@real-education.org and we will send you our application form and relevant information. Also, please contact us by email if you have any questions regarding the role.
Closing Date: Thursday 05 September 2024, 9am
Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 09 September 2024, times will be confirmed
Finance Assistant – Job Description
R.E.A.L. Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore all candidates will be subjected to Safer Recruitment checks and will not be able to commence employment without a satisfactory DBS and two references.