Location: Wymondham
Salary: A GBP 25,584 - A GBP 30,060 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week, 5 days a week (alternative hours and patterns would be considered)
The Education Trust was established in 2016 with the purpose of bringing like-minded schools together to work in partnership to deliver a world-class education to pupils in Norfolk and Suffolk. The Trust currently consists of 9 secondary schools and 13 primary schools, educating over 8,700 pupils.
The Role
The finance operation that supports these schools is based in Wymondham, with roles based in the Trust's secondary schools. This post offers an opportunity to work in the growing finance department with responsibility for the whole school finance function: processing invoices, dealing with supplier, customer, and parent queries, producing payment runs, statement reconciliations for various schools and the wider trust.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the primary point of contact for all finance queries for relevant school(s);
* Process school orders ensuring compliance with the Trust's Financial Rules and Procedures;
* Process invoices received ensuring correct authorization of expenditure;
* Produce payment files and reconcile to the outstanding invoices;
* Reconcile supplier statements to accounting records, including leading on one or more Trust-wide supplier accounts as account champion;
* Reconcile school bank accounts, credit cards, and petty cash held; raise relevant school sales invoices;
* Manage the schools' online payment system (e.g., ParentPay or Wisepay);
* Chase outstanding invoices with customers and escalate to the Trust's credit control function where appropriate;
* Assist budget holders to effectively cost and manage school-related funds (e.g., trips, lettings, buses, productions);
* Record fund recharges (e.g., Pupil Premium Grant) once authorized by appropriate budget holders;
* Provide support and ad hoc training to non-finance staff within the school on financial matters and the use of Sage;
* Ensure budget holders regularly review budget statements;
* Assist the Trust's internal and external auditors with any information requests regarding the schools' financial records.
Skills And Qualifications
* Be a flexible and enthusiastic team player that is adaptable and resilient in managing and executing daily responsibilities;
* Have good communication skills in person and in writing to respond to staff, students, and outside agencies whilst maintaining confidentiality;
* Be organized and able to manage, plan, and complete daily and weekly tasks in a busy office environment;
* Be familiar with, or willing to learn, a variety of IT systems (including Sage Intacct);
* Experience of working in a busy finance environment;
* Previous purchase/sales ledger experience;
* Maths and English GCSEs grade 4-9;
* AAT qualified or currently studying (desirable).
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application: Application Link.
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