Raising Explorers is an Ofsted-registered childcare and education centre based in Bradford. We are dedicated to delivering excellent care and learning opportunities for children, and we are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our supportive team.
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and enthusiastic finance professional to contribute to the smooth running of our centre. You’ll be part of a small team where your skills and attention to detail will play an important role in ensuring our finances are accurate and well managed.

Main Duties

• Carry out day-to-day tasks to support the finance department
• Keep financial records and spreadsheets up to date
• Assist the Finance Manager with payroll, expenditure, income tracking, and reporting
• Process childcare funding and benefit claims in line with UK government requirements
• Communicate with parents, clients, and staff in a professional and friendly manner
• Respond to finance-related queries from internal and external contacts
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and organisation in all tasks

What We’re Looking For

SKILLS & QUALITIES:

• Confident working with numbers and financial data
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail in record-keeping
• Good knowledge of Excel or Google Sheets
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems
• Clear communication skills, especially when dealing with parents and stakeholders
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Finance-related qualification or relevant experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a finance or admin role
• Track record of managing spreadsheets and financial records effectively

What You’ll Gain

• A welcoming and supportive workplace
• Competitive salary (based on experience and qualifications)
• Training and opportunities for professional growth

How to Apply
If you’re organised, detail-driven, and keen to use your finance skills to support a child-focused organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate
Pay: £24,420.00-£27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Referral programme

Work Location: In perso

• Carry out day-to-day tasks to support the finance department
• Keep financial records and spreadsheets up to date
• Assist the Finance Manager with payroll, expenditure, income tracking, and reporting
• Process childcare funding and benefit claims in line with UK government requirements
• Communicate with parents, clients, and staff in a professional and friendly manner
• Respond to finance-related queries from internal and external contacts
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and organisation in all task