Overview
We are an ambitious school and are seeking to appoint a motivated Finance Assistant to join our friendly school team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the smooth running of our school by assisting with a range of financial and administrative tasks and support the School Business Manager and Headteacher in providing an efficient, accurate and complete confidential accounts service to the school.
Key responsibilities
* Processing purchase orders, invoices and payments
* Maintaining accurate financial records and reports
* Assisting with budget monitoring and reconciliations
* Supporting payroll and expenses administration
* Liaising with staff, suppliers and external agencies
* Ensuring compliance with school financial procedures and policies
What we are looking for
* Has strong numeracy and IT skills (experience with financial software desirable)
* Works accurately and pays close attention to detail
* Can manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
* Is a team player with good communication skills
* Maintains confidentiality at all times
What the school offers
* A supportive and welcoming school community
* Training and professional development opportunities
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* A role where you can make a real difference to children’s education
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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