Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant (Temporary)

• Location: Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
• Job Type: Temporary, Full-time
• Salary: Competitive

We are seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to provide essential finance administrative support within statutory regulations and school policy. This temporary role is crucial for enabling the school to function efficiently and involves taking lead responsibility for the school fund account and administration of all school educational activities.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Undertake a range of financial procedures including placing orders, invoicing, preparation of cheques, banking cash, issuing receipts, and dealing with supplier issues.
• Record financial transactions ensuring accurate coding and efficient processing in compliance with finance policies and procedures.
• Produce a range of financial information for the senior leadership team and assist with generating statistical and other reports meeting required deadlines.
• Maintain designated school accounts in accordance with financial regulations and procedures and assist with the effective management of the school budgets.
• Receive and record monies from pupils and parents/carers and undertake reconciliations, for example of bank accounts and petty cash and of the purchase ledger control account ensuring security and accuracy at all times.
• Order goods and services ensuring best value and following ordering procedures to ensure adequate resources are available to meet work requirements.
• Provide administrative support for school trips, residentials, and other activities, including those in school.
• Assist with general administrative tasks and pupil/welfare duties as allocated by the manager to support the smooth running of the school office.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 GCSEs at Grade C or above, or equivalent, or able to evidence ability at an equivalent level.
• Familiar with one or more of the specific processes used in business, communication, financial, or HR administration.
• Competent in a range of IT tools.
• Ability to work with others to achieve objectives and provide excellent customer service.
• Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to build sound relationships with staff and customers.
• Ability to prioritise and plan own workload in the context of conflicting priorities.
• Experience of working in a busy office environment is essential.
• First Aid qualification or willingness to be trained.
• Awareness of safeguarding procedures is desirable (training will be provided).
• Previous experience of working in a school environment is desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.

To apply for this temporary Finance Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.