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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant at a Secondary School in Salford. The Finance Assistant is a member of the Finance Department with principal responsibility for the operation of the Academy purchase ledger and a range of other regular and occasional responsibilities as described below.Location: M30Contract Type: Minimum 6 months, temp to perm likelyHours: Full-time, 8am-4pmStart Date: ASAPKey Responsibilities:
- Controlling the receipt, recording and distribution to budget holders for approval of purchase invoices and credit notes
- Collecting/chasing documents from budget holders and ensuring items are coded correctly
- Controlling invoice authorisation process
- Raising online payments as required, and posting payments to the ledgers
- Maintaining suggested payment run reports for payment by BACS/cheque
- Maintaining supplier database, invoice files, updating, archiving these as required
- Reconciliation of supplier invoices
- Recording of credit card expenditure
- Posting of expenditure to purchase ledger
- Calculation of accruals and prepayments for year-end accounts
- Provide summary expenditure reports for budget-holders;
- Provide advice and support for staff on financial processes and systems;
Key Skills/Experience:
- Experience working as a Finance Assistant, preferably within a school environment
- Experience in the use of Financial Management Systems
- Ability to work under pressure, to deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail
If you're interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
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