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Role: Accounts Receivable/Payable Assistant
Location: Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership Head Office, Knobsbury Lane, Writhlington
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 37 hours per week, all year round
Salary: Grade 4, Scale Point 7 - 10, FTE £26,403 - £27,694
We are looking for an organised, detail-driven Finance Officer to join our central finance team at the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the financial accuracy, efficiency and integrity of our multi-academy Trust’s operations.
You will be responsible for managing and reconciling incoming payments, processing expenses and credit card transactions, completing bank reconciliations and providing timely and accurate cash flow information to the Head of Finance. You will also support Accounts Payable, liaise with auditors and ensure all finance processes are carried out in line with Trust policies.
If you thrive in a busy, collaborative environment and have a passion for precision and service, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
1. Monitor and manage incoming payments, ensuring transactions are posted and reconciled promptly and accurately.
2. Record and reconcile all income with supporting evidence uploaded to the finance system
3. Manage monthly reconciliations of credit card and Equals card purchases for all schools in the Trust.
4. Produce regular cash flow forecasts and reports for the Head of Finance.
5. Raise sales invoices and maintain accurate client account records.
6. Monitor aged debtors and flag potential doubtful debts.
7. Support Accounts Payable with invoice processing and purchase order management.
8. Ensure all financial transactions comply with internal policies and procedures.
9. Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing requested documentation and support.
10. Collaborate with colleagues across finance and school teams to provide a responsive, professional service.
11. Contribute to procurement data and reporting as required.
About You:
Essential:
12. GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above) in English and Maths, or equivalent.
13. Experience working in a busy office environment with a strong customer service focus.
14. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
15. Strong IT and numeracy skills, with confidence using financial systems and spreadsheets.
16. Effective organisational and time-management skills; able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
17. Clear written and verbal communication skills.
18. A collaborative team player with a positive, professional approach.
19. Able to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.
20. Demonstrates integrity, discretion and respect for confidentiality.
Desirable:
21. Educated to A-Level standard or higher.
22. Experience with purchase ledger systems and processes.
23. Experience working within an educational or multi-academy trust environment.
24. Proficient in data entry and financial software systems.
There are many advantages to working for us including 26 days’ annual leave (rising to 31 after 5 years service) plus bank holidays (pro rata), access to a government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests and employee assistance helpline. Support staff in schools can also benefit from a range of national discount schemes available to education professionals such as the Blue Light Card offering savings on shopping, travel, and leisure.
We encourage early application as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Safeguarding Statement
Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.