Job Description
Finance Assistant
* Hourly rates: £14.78- £16.83 per hour PAYE (temp to perm role)
* Location: Dorking, Surrey- 100% office based
* Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Join a small independent educational setting as a Finance Assistant, where you will support day-to-day financial processing and general administration. This role is perfect for someone looking to develop their finance and administrative skills in a supportive and purpose-driven environment.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Process invoices, payments, receipts, and set up supplier accounts.
* Support fee administration, reconciliations, cashflow updates, and audit preparation.
* Maintain accurate financial records and adhere to internal policies.
* Provide administrative support and assist with reception duties as required.
* Handle confidential information with utmost professionalism.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* GCSE English & Maths (Grade 5+).
* Strong ICT skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Experience with finance software (e.g., Xero) is beneficial.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.
* Understanding of GDPR, confidentiality, safeguarding, and professionalism.
Benefits:
* Opportunity to work in a varied role within a supportive environment.
* Ideal position for career development in finance and administration.
* Contribution to a purpose-driven educational setting.
Due to the nature of the education environment, all candidates will need to have safeguarding in place and a DBS taken up, prior to starting.