Finance Assistant – Aurora Foxes
Location: Minehead, Somerset | Salary: £26,665.60 – £28,849.60 | Hours: 40 per week | Closing Date: ?
Welcome to Aurora Foxes, a specialist college and training hotel for young people with learning disabilities, located in the friendly seaside town of Minehead. Foxes is a very special place where we believe in changing lives by giving our students the skills, knowledge, and confidence to shape their own future.
The Role
As our Finance Assistant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth and accurate financial processes for Aurora Foxes and our central finance team. From managing petty cash and debit card administration to supporting purchase ledger activities and income transactions, you’ll help keep everything running seamlessly behind the scenes. You’ll also work closely with our Business Manager and wider team, providing day-to-day support and guidance where needed. Attention to detail and teamwork are essential.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Collaborate with the Central Finance Operations Team on purchase ledger and purchase order activities.
* Support staff to ensure purchase orders are raised correctly and goods/services are receipted appropriately.
* Monitor and reconcile petty cash, issue funds, and submit monthly reports.
* Administer debit and credit cards, ensuring accurate coding and reconciliation.
* Manage income transactions, banking, and record payments.
* Assist with payroll during colleague absences.
* Provide occasional reception cover as part of our supportive admin team.
What We’re Looking For
* Level 2 in Maths and English (essential).
* Highly numerate with strong IT skills, including intermediate Excel.
* AAT qualification or Level 2/3 Bookkeeping (desirable).
* Previous finance assistant experience and familiarity with accounting software (desirable).
* Excellent communication and customer service skills.
* Ability to work to deadlines and as part of a team.
* Hotel or hospitality experience (a bonus, but not essential).
Benefits
* Grow with us – extensive training programmes and career development opportunities.
* Save money on everyday essentials through the Perkbox app, discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships, and more.
* Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme.
* Competitive pay and rewards, including enhanced annual leave, company sick pay, enhanced pension, and life assurance.
* 24/7 GP access for you and your household.
* UK Health Cash Plan covering dental and optician bills for you, your children, and optionally your partner.
* Employee Assistance Programme with free‑phone counselling (available 24/7) and online support tools.
* Refer a friend – earn up to £1,000 (terms apply).
How to Apply
Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like more information, please contact Adele Richardson, Aurora Group Recruitment Team, at Adele.richard@theauroragroup.co.uk.
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