Great role supporting Head of Finance in a wonderful school. Our client is seeking a part qualified accountant or someone with a recognised bookkeeping qualification, with a willingness to keep learning. You will be supporting accounting tasks, dealing with some procurement and credit control. You will also deal with any queries form budget holders. Key tasks: Supporting the Head of Finance with the monthly management reporting Assisting with annual statutory accounts as required by the Local Authority, the Charities Commission and the Governing Board Support audits and inspections Undertake credit control activities and resolve related cash flow concerns Support tendering processes under the direction of the Head of Finance Monitor budgets and support budget holders Liaise with the HR team in relation to the staffing budget and staff post numbers Act in accordance with statutory requirements and the Finance Policy Liaise with the local authority as required by the Head of Finance Undertake financial analysis Undertake reconciliations Maintain financial records Produce reports required by the Head of Finance Develop own professional knowledge, skills and understanding through active participation in training The person: Part qualified accountant or recognised bookkeeping qualification Willingness to qualify and continue professional development Accounting or bookkeeping within an organisation and using relevant software packages. Credit control and dealing with suppliers Procurement and purchasing Experience of advising and supporting budget holders Excellent communication skills at all levels Strong skills in financial analysis and attention to detail Highly effective administrative and organisational skills with the ability to use ICT including Excel skills The ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels within an organisation and outside agencies Able to present financial information in a way that is accessible to the non-specialist Ability to work independently Benefits: Occupational pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and advisory service) Cycle to Work scheme IT equipment discounts Healthcare scheme Perkbox discounted benefits (cinema, restaurant, high street and gym discounts, free drink every month at Café Nero) Gift voucher scheme Eye Care vouchers Flu vaccination voucher Hepatitis B vaccination contribution Training and Personal Development Spectrum Health (24/7 access to counselling and support) ADZN1_UKTJ