Finance Assistant

Full Job Description

Finance Assistant

Bolton Office | Hybrid Working

Temporary | 6 Months | 37.5 hours per week (Mon–Fri)

Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

We’re reimagining work/life balance – and you could be part of it.

In 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running. We’re proud to be part of the 4-Day Working Week trial, giving our teams more time to recharge while still earning 100% of their pay.*

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high-quality special needs education and care in the UK. We deliver research-led, personalised education that helps every child thrive.

Our vision is to empower every child with a world-class education that nurtures potential and inspires lifelong learning. Our mission is to unlock that potential through personalised learning and opportunity, and our promise is simple: we listen, work together, and hold each other accountable to make the remarkable happen.

*Please note: 4DWW is subject to successful completion of your probation period and is not a contractual benefit.

The Role

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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

What We’re Looking For

• 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.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with contribution options
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” mental and physical health support
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible benefits via Vista (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.

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process.

All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.