Graduate Finance Administrator

We are proud to be partnering with a prominent Multi - Academy Trust based in London, who are recruiting for a Graduate Finance Administrator on a full-time permanent basis.

The position is due to start as soon as possible, subject to notice and satisfactory checks. The annual salary is between £26,000-£29,000 negotiable based upon experience.

Full training and study support will be provided, so this role is suitable for recent Graduate who would have obtained a minimum grade of 2:2 in a Finance related Degree such as Maths, Finance/Accountancy or Economics and is looking to start their professional career.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Accurately record and update financial transactions, ensuring that all financial records are current and comply with relevant regulations
• Manage incoming and outgoing payments, processing invoices and ensure timely payments to suppliers and from debtors
• Set up and verify suppliers, checking forms, bank details, VAT and payment terms
• Resolve invoicing queries with suppliers and accounts payable to meet monthly deadlines
• Help managers and suppliers create payment schedules and plan invoicing per contract terms
• Support the preparation and monitoring of budgets, assisting in forecasting financial needs and analysing variances between actual expenditures and budgeted amounts
• Support managers by tracking financial commitments, monitoring spending, and preparing budget reconciliation reports
• Maintain detailed records of categorised budgets and expenditures for projects
• Ensure all processes comply with financial policies and legislation

Experience required:

• Minimum grade of 2:2 from a Finance related degree such as Maths, Finance/Accountancy or Economics
• Extenuating circumstances may be considred for lower grades if the appropriate expertise and knowledge can be demonstrated as required for this role

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Good organisational and time-management abilities
• Excellent communication skills

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Fully on-site

Benefits:

• Study support provided to work towards AAT/ACCA
• Full coaching and development provided up to Management Accountant level
• Access to Teaching School Hubs, Initial Teacher Training (ITT) and other relevant programmes
• Generous annual leave with bank holidays also included

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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