Job Description

Accounts Assistant

Matrix Academy Trust Head Office, International House, 1st Floor, 20 Hatherton Street, Walsall, WS4 2LA

Full time |37 hours | Monday to Friday

Full time starting salary: 26,938| Start Date: As Soon As Possible

The role:

This is a great opportunity to join an evolving and growing finance department within a thriving Trust. You will play a vital part of the finance team, this is a varied and interesting role which ultimately contributes to the education of the pupils within the Trust. Key responsibilities of the role include school trip management, debtor management, processing and printing purchase orders and monthly reconciliation of credit card orders.

About you:

The post requires an individual who has the ability to use their own initiative and is adaptable to meet the changing needs of the Trust and demands of our schools. Other key skills and experience will include:

Previous experience of working within a similar role for at least 2 years; A strong understanding of financial processes and procedures; Having a good level of competence in using computerised accounting software; Having the ability to work in a busy office environment that often demands high levels of concentration.
Please see the job description for comprehensive list of the exact duties and person specification.

About us:

It is an exciting time to join an expanding and thriving Trust. Our central Head Office supports seven Academies across the West Midlands with over 800 staff employed and 7,000 pupils. We always say 'if it's not good enough for our own families it's not good enough for our pupils' and we really mean what we say. Every child deserves an exceptional education.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

To Apply please visit our recruitment website: https://www.workatmatrix.co.uk/vacancies/

Application Deadline: 30 May 2025

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,938.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/05/2025