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- Hourly rate £14.00- 15.00 per hour PAYE or £17.17- £18.45 per hour via an umbrella company.
- Location: Banstead, Surrey
- Job Type: 30 hours per week, flexible on 4 or 5 days a week
- Working pattern: at least 2 days in the office, hybrid working.Â
- Temporary assignment until end of May 2025.Â
We are seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to provide comprehensive financial transactional and administrative support within our regional schools. This role is crucial for assisting the Finance Manager/Senior Finance Manager in the production of accurate monthly reporting packs and ensuring efficient financial operations across the schools.
Day-to-day of the role:- Support the delivery of regional monthly financial reports and KPI monitoring for school leaders and the central finance team.
- Responsible for all transactional postings except for the purchase ledger.
- Process nominal postings and assist in control account reconciliations.
- Assist in IMP input and monthly salary checks.
- Manage, control, and monitor income, including school trips, lettings, nursery, and before/after school club income.
- Work collaboratively as part of the regional finance team, liaising closely with school-based colleagues as required.
- Support school administration teams with information necessary to facilitate communications with parents and carers.
- Undertake other tasks commensurate with the grade of the role under the guidance of the Regional Finance Manager.
- Proven experience in financial administration or a similar role.
- Ideally experience of working within finance within the education sector.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting and transactional accounting.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Proficient in using financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.
- Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing workloads and responsibilities.
