Finance Assistant Independent School Blackburn
Location: Blackburn, Lancashire
Salary: GBP 26,000 per annum
Job Type: Full:time, Permanent (Full Year)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP
Role Overview:
Are you an organised finance professional seeking a stable, rewarding role in the education sector? A prestigious Independent School in Blackburn is looking for a Finance Assistant to join its dedicated team.
Reporting to the Assistant Accountant, you will manage transactional processing, credit control, and financial reporting in a high:achieving, supportive environment. This is a full:year position offering excellent career stability.
Key Responsibilities:
Purchase Ledger: Coding and posting invoices using Xero, Dext, and ApprovalMax .
Payment Processing: Handling phone payments, preparing weekly BACS runs, and reconciling credit card transactions.
Credit Control: Managing student files and chasing overdue accounts or external hire payments.
Staff and Trips Support: Processing staff expenses and administering trip payments via Evolve .
Financial Analysis: Assisting with overhead cost analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, and maintaining spend trackers (Marketing, PE, etc.).
Reporting: Supporting the Assistant Accountant with miscellaneous journals and budget analysis.
Candidate Requirements:
Experience: Proven background in transactional processing and ledger management.
Qualifications: AAT qualified (or currently studying towards a finance qualification) is highly desirable.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (Xero preferred) and Microsoft Excel.
Communication: Professional verbal and written skills for liaising with parents, staff, and suppliers.
Attributes: Calm under pressure, diplomatic, and highly discreet with sensitive data.
Safeguarding: A firm commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children is essential.
Benefits of the Role:
Salary: GBP 26,000 per annum.
Stability: Full:time, year:round permanent contract.
Culture: Work within a prestigious educational setting with a professional, helpful team culture.
How :
for this Finance Assistant vacancy in Blackburn, Abbie on or email Abbie.moxham .
This school is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates must undergo safer recruitment checks.