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:
1. Permanent role, 30 hours per week, term time
2. Convenient school hour schedule, perfect for work life balance
3. Central office location in Redditch with a collaborative team
4. Salary: £20K actual, pro rata for term time
5. 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:
6. Accurate processing of purchase invoices using finance systems
7. Reconciling supplier statements and handling discrepancies
8. Supporting payment runs and maintaining supplier accounts
9. Raising purchase orders for the central team
10. Preparing journals, corporate card/cashless payment, and ad hoc sales invoices
11. Assisting with year end accruals and general finance administration
12. Liaising with colleagues in a clear, professional, and friendly way
The Ideal Candidate:
13. Experienced in processing purchase invoices, including matching to purchase orders
14. Background in a finance or accounts environment
15. Skilled in maintaining accurate financial/administrative records using IT systems
16. Strong grasp of basic finance processes, purchase orders, invoice approval, payment runs
17. Confident IT user, comfortable with finance systems
18. Meticulous attention to detail and a methodical, organised approach
19. Capable of prioritizing workloads and meeting deadlines accurately
20. Follows procedures, maintains audit trails, and works within established controls
21. Effective written and verbal communicator, able to resolve queries with colleagues
22. Team player with flexibility, adaptability, and proactive problem-solving
23. Able to work independently, escalating issues appropriately
24. Trustworthy, confidential, and cooperative
25. Aware of safeguarding responsibilities and dedicated to promoting student welfare
Desirable:
26. A levels or equivalent
27. AAT Finance qualification
28. Experience reconciling supplier statements
29. Previous experience in a school, academy, or public sector setting
30. Familiar with Access Dimensions software
31. Proactive in improving processes
32. 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!
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.