Finance Assistant
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William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form
Calderdale
- £22,699.14 - £25,800.74 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- NJC Scale Point 6 – 14 (£22,699.14 - £25,800.74)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 11 June 2025
Job overview
Contract Term: Permanent
FTE Salary: NJC Scale Point 6 – 14 (pro rata) £25,183.00 - £28,624.00
Actual Salary: NJC Scale Point 6 – 14 (£22,699.14 - £25,800.74)
Contract Type: 37 Hours per Week (Term Time plus 10 days)
Location: The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form, Brighouse
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 16:00 & Friday: 08:30 – 14:30
Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: Wednesday 11th June 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 24th June 2025
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our dedicated team at The Smith Foundation. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the effective running of a growing, multi-service charitable organisation that is committed to improving the lives and life chances of children, young people, and their families.
Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in supporting the Foundation’s finance function, ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of financial transactions, supporting budget monitoring, and assisting with reporting, compliance, and audit processes. Your work will contribute directly to the financial sustainability and operational success of all the services offered by the Foundation.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience in a finance or accounting role (experience within the education, charity or public sector is desirable).
- Is confident working with finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Has excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- Communicates clearly and works well with colleagues, suppliers, and external partners.
- Is proactive, reliable, and committed to working as part of a wider team.
An AAT qualification or equivalent is desirable; however, we also welcome applications from candidates who are currently working towards a recognised financial qualification or are willing to undertake one as part of their development.
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About William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form
- William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form
- Boothroyd, Brighouse
- West Yorkshire
- HD6 3JW
- United Kingdom
ABOUT US
The William Henry Smith Foundation values equality and diversity across its workforce and aims to ensure our staff community is reflective of the diversity of the children and young people within our care. We are also committed to promoting the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of both students and staff and reflects life in Modern Britain.
The William Henry Smith Foundation is a registered charity that operates the outstanding William Henry Smith School, Sixth Form and Specialist College and a therapeutic children’s home, all for children and young adults experiencing social, emotional, and mental health challenges (SEMH).
The School, Sixth-Form, Specialist College and Children's home have a wealth and breadth of professionals which form an integrated team around students, including Creative Arts Psychotherapists, Speech and Language and Occupational Therapists, Nurses, a Social Worker and a Family team. Residential Care and Teaching and Learning staff play a vital part in children’s lives, progress and quality of life.
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