We are seeking a Finance Assistant to provide accurate, efficient and compliant finance administration across Great Hollands Primary School and Birch Hill Primary School under the direction of the Hub Finance Officer.
Key Responsibilities
* Process purchase orders, goods received notes and invoices using PS Financials.
* Support colleagues and requisitioners with finance queries and order processes.
* Check deliveries and support the distribution of goods to departments.
* Deal with enquiries relating to orders, deliveries, returns and refunds.
* Reconcile monthly credit card and prepaid card statements.
* Support the financial administration of trips, events and cashless payment systems.
* Assist with Pupil Premium, Catch Up Premium, Sports Premium and Free School Meal administration and reporting.
* Maintain accurate financial records to support monitoring, reporting and audit requirements.
* Support best value purchasing in liaison with relevant Trust colleagues.
* Attend Trust-wide finance assistant network meetings and training sessions.
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will have strong numeracy skills and the ability to work accurately with financial information. They will be organised, reliable and able to manage changing priorities in a busy finance environment.
They should be confident using financial systems and Microsoft or Google applications, with experience of maintaining accurate manual and computerised records. Experience of finance administration, accounts payable or working in a finance office would be desirable.
They will communicate clearly with colleagues, suppliers and other stakeholders, work well as part of a team and be committed to developing their own skills.
About the Trust
Maiden Erlegh Trust is a community of schools dedicated to high-quality education and strong outcomes for children and young people. We are ambitious, inclusive and committed to supporting each pupil and colleague to reach their full potential.
Benefits
* Generous Pension Scheme with auto-enrolment into the Teachers or Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Generous holiday entitlement that increases with length of service.
* Additional day of leave (ME Day) for personal events such as a child’s sports day or graduation.
* Comprehensive professional learning programme and opportunities to attend and deliver CPD.
* Hybrid working arrangements where eligible.
* Access to Perkbox for discounts and wellness resources.
* Free flu vaccinations and eligible free eye tests.
* Employee Assistance Programme, including discount vouchers and 24/7 support.
* Recognition and community celebration of staff achievements.
* Employee Referral Scheme.
Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references.
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