Finance Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £120 i £160 bob dydd |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Twickenham, London |
| Cwmni: | senploy |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 180047 |
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Finance Assistant - Full Time (12-Month Maternity Cover)
Location: Twickenham
Start Date: July 2025
Contract: Full-time, Fixed-Term (12 Months - Maternity Cover)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications
We are seeking a knowledgeable and reliable Finance Assistant to join our school's administrative team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is a full-time position starting July 2025, based in a welcoming and inclusive school in Twickenham.
The successful candidate will support the School Business Manager in ensuring the smooth running of the school's financial operations, maintaining accurate records and complying with education finance regulations.
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Processing purchase orders, invoices, and payments in line with school procedures
Processing purchase orders, invoices, and payments in line with school procedures
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Reconciling bank statements and maintaining the school's financial systems
Reconciling bank statements and maintaining the school's financial systems
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Assisting with budget monitoring and monthly reporting
Assisting with budget monitoring and monthly reporting
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Supporting payroll preparation and liaising with external payroll providers
Supporting payroll preparation and liaising with external payroll providers
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Managing petty cash and school income (e.g. trips, donations, and lettings)
Managing petty cash and school income (e.g. trips, donations, and lettings)
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Ensuring financial procedures comply with internal policies and audit requirements
Ensuring financial procedures comply with internal policies and audit requirements
Essential:
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Previous experience working in a finance role, ideally within a school or education setting
Previous experience working in a finance role, ideally within a school or education setting
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A recognised finance qualification (e.g. AAT Level 3 or above)
A recognised finance qualification (e.g. AAT Level 3 or above)
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Good working knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Excel
Good working knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Excel
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High level of accuracy and attention to detail
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive data
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive data
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Strong communication and organisational skills
Strong communication and organisational skills
Desirable:
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Experience using school finance systems (e.g. SIMS FMS, PS Financials, Arbor, or similar)
Experience using school finance systems (e.g. SIMS FMS, PS Financials, Arbor, or similar)
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Understanding of school financial compliance and audit requirements
Understanding of school financial compliance and audit requirements
Please send your CV and a short cover letter detailing your relevant experience to the school office. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Start Date: July 2025
Contract: Fixed-term for 12 months (maternity cover), with potential for extension
Location: Twickenham
Start Date: July 2025
Contract: Full-time, Fixed-Term (12 Months - Maternity Cover)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications
We are seeking a knowledgeable and reliable Finance Assistant to join our school's administrative team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is a full-time position starting July 2025, based in a welcoming and inclusive school in Twickenham.
The successful candidate will support the School Business Manager in ensuring the smooth running of the school's financial operations, maintaining accurate records and complying with education finance regulations.
-
Processing purchase orders, invoices, and payments in line with school procedures
Processing purchase orders, invoices, and payments in line with school procedures
-
Reconciling bank statements and maintaining the school's financial systems
Reconciling bank statements and maintaining the school's financial systems
-
Assisting with budget monitoring and monthly reporting
Assisting with budget monitoring and monthly reporting
-
Supporting payroll preparation and liaising with external payroll providers
Supporting payroll preparation and liaising with external payroll providers
-
Managing petty cash and school income (e.g. trips, donations, and lettings)
Managing petty cash and school income (e.g. trips, donations, and lettings)
-
Ensuring financial procedures comply with internal policies and audit requirements
Ensuring financial procedures comply with internal policies and audit requirements
Essential:
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Previous experience working in a finance role, ideally within a school or education setting
Previous experience working in a finance role, ideally within a school or education setting
-
A recognised finance qualification (e.g. AAT Level 3 or above)
A recognised finance qualification (e.g. AAT Level 3 or above)
-
Good working knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Excel
Good working knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Excel
-
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
-
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive data
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive data
-
Strong communication and organisational skills
Strong communication and organisational skills
Desirable:
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Experience using school finance systems (e.g. SIMS FMS, PS Financials, Arbor, or similar)
Experience using school finance systems (e.g. SIMS FMS, PS Financials, Arbor, or similar)
-
Understanding of school financial compliance and audit requirements
Understanding of school financial compliance and audit requirements
Please send your CV and a short cover letter detailing your relevant experience to the school office. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Start Date: July 2025
Contract: Fixed-term for 12 months (maternity cover), with potential for extension