Finance Assistant

Reference no: HT15795

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations on a on a 1-year fixed term contract basis, with the potential for extension or becoming permanent. This is a full-time role (40 hours per week) and fully office based.

Finance Assistant - About The Role

This role involves managing financial transactions, bank reconciliations, journal postings, and providing support with reporting, compliance, and stakeholder communications. The successful candidate will work closely with the Bursar/COO in a dynamic school environment.

The successful Finance Assistant will have:

• Experience with bank transactions, reconciliations, and credit card postings.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes including purchase ledger and VAT compliance.
• Ability to post and manage journal entries and support month-end and year-end processes.
• Comfortable communicating with parents, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Experience in processing expenses and working with financial software (Xero).
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• AAT Level 3 or above, ACA, ACCA or equivalent (or working towards a qualification) desirable.
• Prior experience in a school environment is an advantage.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.
• Must have own transport.

Finance Assistant - Benefits

• Opportunity to grow in a supportive finance team.
• Broad exposure to diverse finance responsibilities.
• Work in a beautiful location in the South Downs National Park.

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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