Job Description

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We're reimagining work/life balance - and you could be part of it.
At OFG, we're proud to be part of the 4-Day Working Week trial - a bold step toward giving our teams more time to recharge, refresh, and enjoy life outside of work.
That means you could be working 80% of your usual hours, while still earning 100% of your pay.
If the trial proves successful, we'll roll out the 4DWW across the Group - making now the perfect time to join #TeamOFG and help shape the future of work.
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Salary: 26,000 - 28,500 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
Location: Bolton - Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the Bolton office
About Us:
At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child can thrive when given the right environment for success. As one of the world's leading providers in our sector, we deliver exceptional, research-led education tailored to each individual, with smaller class sizes and personalised learning plans. 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, we work together, and we are accountable to one another to make the remarkable happen.
Job Purpose:
To provide support to the Revenue and Billing Manager along with the wider Finance Team. The Finance Assistant will be responsible for accurate recording of revenue for allocated schools whilst assisting with tasks within both accounts receivable and accounts payable to facilitate timely monthly reports and reconciliations. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure across some of the crucial departments in finance.
Key Responsibilities:
The Finance Assistant will be exposed to responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Responsible for the accurate recording of revenue for allocated schools within the division
• Assisting with the raising and posting of invoices to the ledger
• Assisting with debt collection
• Assisting with payment of invoices
• Processing monthly cash and bank reconciliations
• Preparing and processing journals and posting to the finance system
• Assisting the finance teams as required to ensure monthly accounts are completed in a timely manner
• Support the preparation of the audit packs prior to submission to the auditors
• Working closely with the shared service centre finance team to aid them with query resolution
• Working closely with the finance teams for any ADHOC projects

Why join Outcomes First Group?
About the Group
Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high quality special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.
Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools and Momenta Connect.
Our Vision
Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.
Our Mission
We commit to unlocking our pupils' potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.
Our Promise
We Listen.
We never assume.
We work together.
To make the remarkable happen.
We are accountable.
To each other and for one another.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.
All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Please note: 4DWW is subject to successful completion of your probation period and is not a contractual benefit.
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 compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

Skills Required