Finance Assistant

The Wulfruna Partnership was born from a shared belief that collaboration, compassion, and high expectations can transform lives. As a group of schools rooted in Wolverhampton, we are united by a commitment to educational excellence and a deep understanding of the communities we serve.

We are seeking to recruit a talented and passionate Finance Assistant to join our dynamic Central Team. This is your chance to work in a values-led organisation where innovation, integrity, and aspiration are at the heart of everything we do. If you're looking for a meaningful finance role with purpose and impact, this could be the opportunity for you!

The role will be based at The Wulfruna Partnership Central Office, Bantock Primary School, Wolverhampton, WV3 0HY.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Processing purchase invoices and maintaining supplier records using Access Education software.
• Supporting The Wulfruna Partnership to ensure adherence to financial regulations.
• Managing supplier relationships and reconciling statements.
• Contributing to informed financial decisions through accurate data and analysis.
• Handling credit card expenditures and ensuring precise financial documentation.

What You’ll Bring:

• Financial experience, AAT Level 4 or equivalent

• Experience of working in a financial role for an academy trust or public sector environment.

• Strong IT and Excel skills

• A detail-oriented, organised and proactive mindset

• The ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

• Integrity, professionalism and a drive to make a difference

What We Offer:

• A supportive, values-driven working environment

• Working hours will be 9 am-4 pm, Mon- Fri with some flexibility available

• Term time only working

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Professional development opportunities and career progression across the Trust

For an informal conversation or more information, please contact: Sarah Ellis at info@wulfrunapartnership.co.uk

The Wulfruna Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS, Prohibition List, Barred List, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

It is also subject to, where applicable, an overseas check on staff who have lived or worked overseas for a period of 3 months or more.