Finance Assistant - Term Time School Hours / Part Time - Education Sector
Are you an experienced Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or Accounts Payable professional seeking a part time opportunity with a healthy work life balance? We are working on behalf of a highly regarded client in the education sector who is searching for a Finance Assistant to support their central finance operations.
Key Details and Benefits:
Permanent role, 30 hours per week, term time
Convenient school hour schedule, perfect for work life balance
Central office location in Redditch with a collaborative team
Salary: £20K actual, pro rata for term time
3 Month Temp to Perm contract
Overview:
As Finance Assistant, you will take ownership for the accurate and timely processing of purchase invoices, supplier statement reconciliations and management of supplier accounts. Working closely with both school based and central colleagues, your responsibilities will cover:
Accurate processing of purchase invoices using finance systems
Reconciling supplier statements and handling discrepancies
Supporting payment runs and maintaining supplier accounts
Raising purchase orders for the central team
Preparing journals, corporate card/cashless payment, and ad hoc sales invoices
Assisting with year end accruals and general finance administration
Liaising with colleagues in a clear, professional, and friendly way
The Ideal Candidate:
Experienced in processing purchase invoices, including matching to purchase orders
Background in a finance or accounts environment
Skilled in maintaining accurate financial/administrative records using IT systems
Strong grasp of basic finance processes, purchase orders, invoice approval, payment runs
Confident IT user, comfortable with finance systems
Meticulous attention to detail and a methodical, organised approach
Capable of prioritizing workloads and meeting deadlines accurately
Follows procedures, maintains audit trails, and works within established controls
Effective written and verbal communicator, able to resolve queries with colleagues
Team player with flexibility, adaptability, and proactive problem-solving
Able to work independently, escalating issues appropriately
Trustworthy, confidential, and cooperative
Aware of safeguarding responsibilities and dedicated to promoting student welfare
Desirable:
A levels or equivalent
AAT Finance qualification
Experience reconciling supplier statements
Previous experience in a school, academy, or public sector setting
Familiar with Access Dimensions software
Proactive in improving processes
Willing to support new systems and adapt as the organisation develops
Ready to take the next step in your finance career while enjoying a family-friendly schedule?
Get in touch with us today to apply or find out more!
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