Assistant Financial Accountant

Are you a motivated finance professional ready to step into a dynamic role within an educational organisation? Robert Half is recruiting an Assistant Financial Accountant for a prominent independent school group, where you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining financial integrity and supporting key operational processes.

Accounting, Reporting & Governance

• Prepare financial statements and manage monthly debtors for a group subsidiary.
• Approve sales invoices, maintain the Fixed Asset Register, and record monthly depreciation.
• Reconcile fixed assets and inter-company accounts on a monthly basis, manage catering income accounting, and assist with external audit processes.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns, including Partial Exemption and Capital Goods Scheme, for review by the Financial Accountant.
• Complete statistical returns for the Office for National Statistics.
• Manage anti-bribery training requirements and oversee P11D submissions.

Insurance Administration

• Review and maintain records for insured drivers, including investigating new driver forms.
• Collect data for insurance claims and renewals, and assist with ad-hoc insurance queries.

Systems & Controls

• Document and review system procedures, and provide administrative support for Access Dimensions and Focal Point systems.
• Set up new users, manage system licenses, and troubleshoot issues as they arise, including updating exchange rates and logging users off after system issues.

Treasury & Banking

• Update weekly cashflows and conduct monthly credit rating checks.

• Part-Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA) with a solid understanding of financial accounting, tax, and external reporting.
• Proficient in Excel with strong IT skills, and familiarity with finance systems.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with an ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

• Detail-oriented, with a team-oriented mindset and effective communication skills.

As an employee of this organisation, you'll play a key role in supporting the safety and welfare of students. All staff are expected to act in accordance with the school's safeguarding policies, upholding the highest standards of conduct.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow as an Assistant Financial Accountant in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

Ready to contribute your skills to a meaningful mission? Apply today!

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