Job Description
A busy school in Rhyl is looking for a Finance Administrator to join on a supply basis, starting immediately. The ideal candidate will have experience raising and processing purchase orders, maintaining spreadsheets, and handling cash and cheque payments. Strong ICT skills and the ability to work accurately and independently are essential. Previous experience in a school finance setting is desirable but not essential.
Job Specification
Working as a School Finance Administrator is an essential role that enables the smooth running of the school. Financial Managers are responsible for:
1. Creating and updating spreadsheets of daily transactions
2. Managing accounts receivable and payable
3. And reviewing and processing reimbursements.
Responsibilities of a School Finance Administrator
School Finance Administrators are responsible for:
4. Updating financial records, assisting the School Business & Finance Manager in producing financial information
5. Maintaining a good working knowledge of Finance Systems and processes
6. Processing orders and invoices into the accounting system
7. Managing all enquiries, ensuring that responses are provided within agreed deadlines
8. Supporting the finance team in the provision of information to external agencies eg, HMRC, auditors and insurers
9. Supporting the finance team with the administration of company credit cards, insurance claims and collecting insurance renewal data
10. Performing bank reconciliations
11. General administration, e.g scanning, archiving, data entry and daily banking
12. Supporting with general office duties.
Skills and experience required
To be a School Finance Administrator, you should be able to demonstrate:
13. A proven ability to work within tight timescales and manage own workload
14. The ability to work as part of a team
15. Knowledge of finance systems and excellent knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office
16. Previous experience providing high quality administrative support in a finance environment.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
17. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
18. Regular and varied supply work
19. Competitive rates of pay
20. Potential long-term roles
21. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
22. A network of branches across the UK
23. One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
24. We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
25. Recommend-a-friend scheme
26. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Wrexham branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.