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Finance Assistant

Reed
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 2 days
Location

London, Greater London E6 3LT, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Finance Assistant position is a temporary assignment lasting 3 to 12 months located in East Ham, London.
  • The salary for this role is pro rata £27,656 for term time only plus 2 weeks, with a full-time equivalent of £30,495.
  • Candidates should have experience with financial systems and processes, with a strong understanding of financial management.
  • The role involves processing financial transactions, maintaining supplier records, and managing petty cash among other responsibilities.
  • Applicants should possess excellent organisational and communication skills, and a commitment to professional development.
Finance Assistant
  • Temporary assignment: 3 - 12 months
  • Location: East Ham, London
  • Salary: Pro Rata £27,656 (Term time Only+2 weeks) / Full time equivalent £30,495
  • Temporary Rate: based on overall salary

We are seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to join our client on a temporary assignment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day processing of all financial transactions using the Trust’s financial systems and processes. This role is integral to supporting the Finance Team in its operations and requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of financial management.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Setting up and maintaining approved new suppliers in the finance system, including maintaining paper files for audit purposes.
  • Efficiently receiving and recording orders and deliveries, ensuring accuracy in the system.
  • Processing purchase invoices for authorisation and dealing with account queries related to orders and invoices.
  • Chasing orders placed but not yet received for budget holders and assisting with maintaining a filing system for purchases requiring quotes.
  • Overseeing the receipt, counting, safekeeping, and banking of all monies received, processing petty cash and expenses, and managing systems for collecting cash for farm income and school trips.
  • Promoting the Parent Pay system and processing monthly journals for the Trust.
  • Maintaining finance documentation under a central filing system to audit standard and providing general administrative support as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Experience with financial systems, PSF (PS Financials), and a strong understanding of financial processes.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and manage financial transactions with attention to detail.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle queries and liaise with various stakeholders.
  • A proactive approach to promoting systems and initiatives such as Parent Pay.
  • Commitment to professional development and adherence to the Trust’s policies and codes of conduct.
Benefits:
  • Competitive pro rata salary based on term time work plus an additional 2 weeks.
  • Opportunity for professional development in line with performance management objectives.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.