Job Description

Finance

Assistant

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Salary:

Up to 32,000 dependent on experience

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Location:

York, Office based

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The Role

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The post holder will report to the Head of Finance, working closely with the Management Accountant and will play a key role in this small finance team in helping provide a responsive, high quality, financial service for both internal and external customers of STEM Learning Ltd and Enthuse Charitable Trust.

Key Responsibilities:

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Supporting timely and accurate management and statutory reporting by supporting the month-end close process including processing month end journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations Assistance in preparation of programme claims and tracking of performance against funding profile Support stakeholders to update quarterly programme and departmental forecasts Assistance in development of accounting system, processes and reporting Assisting the Management Accountant with ENTHUSE Charitable Trust tasks, including payments and monthly management accounts Dealing efficiently with internal/external accounts enquiries and information requests including support for budget holders and external audit support Processing sales orders/invoices/credits/receipts, including banking amounts received Processing purchase orders/invoices/expense claims/credits/payments, including cheque, BACS and credit card payments Maintaining customer and supplier records Processing subsidies and weekly BACs run payments Processing of accounts journals Ad-hoc analysis and reporting as required

Please take a look at the full Role Profile (https://assets.ctfassets.net/pc40tpn1u6ef/2mDBUEocHviPDmuhiDgZB4/a2f2be90af53872eccb216ec7debeced/Finance_Assistant_Role_Profile_August_2025.pdf) to find out more!

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Our Ideal Candidate

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Candidates will demonstrate our values: Sustainable - Innovative - Proactive (https://stemlearning.wistia.com/medias/wewioesy4r)

We are looking for an experienced Finance Assistant with a solid foundation in financial operations and month end procedures who is looking for an opportunity to develop skills in financial planning & analysis and business partnering.

About Us

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STEM Learning is the UK's leading provider of STEM education and enrichment activities. Our vision is 'improving lives through STEM education' by empowering young people with the skills and knowledge to thrive through effective teaching and learning. To achieve this, STEM Learning provides a range of support which includes subject-specific professional development for teachers and other educators, quality assured resources, STEM Ambassadors programme, mentoring, research placements, STEM camps and a host of other enhancement and enrichment activities.

Take a look inside the National STEM Learning Centre (https://youtu.be/JTpyDpRBnbA) in York to see our facilities!

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Our Benefits

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Flexible working hours, with work from home availability. 30 days holidays plus bank holidays. Access to a fantastic pension scheme. A comprehensive employee assistance programme. Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more.

Take a look at our benefits brochure (https://downloads.ctfassets.net/pc40tpn1u6ef/pOCJ2v44S7msOhFOll4Lt/e5c85ec3dd1907857fd5a21c884014ca/STEM_Learning_Benefits_External_High_Res_2025.pdf) to find out more about the benefits we offer.

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Next Steps

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To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining what interested you in the role and why you think you are our ideal candidate.

Closing date for applications:

Monday 1 September 2025 at 09:00am

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STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive - a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences.


We foster a culture where every employee's voice is respected and valued.