Temporary School Finance Assistant Part Time

JOB TITLE: Temporary School Finance Assistant (Part time)

LOCATION: Bridgwater, Somerset

HOURLY RATE: £13.05 - £13.57 P/H DOE

HOURS: 22.5 hours per week (Flexible on working days)

BENEFITS: We would love for you to join us, some of the great perks of temping through Office Angels include…

• Weekly pay
• Access to Boost - our exclusive platform with discounts on hundreds of retailers, a wellbeing hub with recipes, an exercise area, and a mindfulness section with blogs & videos
• Temporary candidate of the month award
• Temporary candidate lunches/treats
• Online timesheets
• A dedicated consultant as an additional layer of support

We are seeking a TemporaryFinance Assistant to join a friendly and welcoming team, who are very passionate about providing the best support to their students. This is initially a temporary position for a minimum of 4-6 weeks however there may be a permanent opportunity available for the right candidate.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of fee billing, collection, and related financial record-keeping. You will work closely with various departments and update student records. This is initially a temporary position therefore you must be available immediately and able to commit to the full duration of the assignment.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and issue invoices to parents / guardians in a timely manner.
• Process payments received via various methods and send payment reminders.
• Monitor and update student fee records, ensuring they reflect the current status.
• Regularly track outstanding fee balances and follow up on overdue payments.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all transactions and communications related to school fees.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure correct billing and handle fee-related queries.
• Prepare financial reports and update debt reports.

KEY SKILLS:

• Previous experience in a finance or administrative role.
• Strong numerical and financial skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in using accounting software or financial management systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive financial data.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS will be required prior to commencing employment. If you have a recent DBS or are subscribed to the update service this would be desirable, however a full DBS check can be completed prior to the role commencing.

NEXT STEPS: Please apply online or send your CV to . Alternatively, you can call Nicole on .

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