Finance Assistant

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our team at our Bolton Head Office on a 6-month temporary contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone detail-driven, organised and confident working with high volumes of financial data. You will play a key role in supporting accurate revenue recording and ensuring smooth financial operations across allocated schools within the division.,

• Assisting with the accurate recording of revenue for allocated schools
• Supporting the raising and posting of invoices to the ledger
• Assisting with debt collection activities
• Managing and responding to finance email queries
• Processing refunds accurately and efficiently
• Completing monthly cash and bank reconciliations
• Preparing and processing journals
• Supporting month-end processes to ensure accounts are completed in a timely manner
• Assisting in the preparation of audit packs prior to submission to auditors
• Working closely with the Shared Service Centre to resolve queries
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc projects
  
  Experience of query management and resolution
• Highly numerate with strong attention to detail when handling financial data
• Good working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Mathematics and English
• Professional demeanour with a positive, flexible attitude
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
• Proactive approach with good initiative
• Previous finance experience is desirable but not essential.
  
  Outcomes First Group is the UK's largest independent provider of high-quality special needs education, operating across England, Scotland, and Wales.
Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools, and Momenta Connect. By joining our central teams, you'll help shape strategy, provide expert support, and drive continuous improvement across a growing organisation renowned for quality, impact, and innovation. We value collaboration, professionalism, and creativity, offering the opportunity to influence change at scale while staying true to our core values of care, aspiration, and inclusion.


• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with flexible contribution options
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental and physical health support
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible benefits via Vista, including discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, critical illness cover, and more
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of suitable applications is received. Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or costs incurred due to delays or changes in compliance processes.