Finance Assistant

• 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. 
• Temporary assignment until end of May 2025. 

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.

• 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.