Job Description
Finance Assistant - SittingbourneKey Skills & Responsibilities
* Support day-to-day financial operations including invoicing, processing payments, and budget monitoring
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in line with organisational and statutory requirements
* Assist in the preparation of financial reports for senior leadership and relevant stakeholders
* Reconcile accounts, including expenses, school funds, and other financial transactions
* Support budget setting, forecasting, and ongoing financial planning processes
* Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and organisational policies
* Liaise with suppliers, external auditors, and local authority finance teams where required
* Assist with processing expenses, purchase orders, and financial documentation
* Support wider financial administration including grant funding and fundraising activity
Skills & Experience
* Previous experience in a finance or accounts support role, ideally within an education or public sector environment
* Strong understanding of financial processes and record keeping
* Confident use of financial systems and Microsoft Excel
* Excellent numeracy skills with strong attention to detail
* Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines
* Strong communication skills when dealing with staff, suppliers, and external organisations
* Proactive approach with willingness to support process improvements
* Relevant finance qualifications (e.g. AAT or working towards) desirable but not essential
If you are interested - please apply via the link!