Robert Half is delighted to partner exclusively with Summer Fields in the search for a Deputy Finance Officer. This position is based in Summertown offering a salary of up to £32,000 along with excellent benefits.
The School
Summer Fields is a boarding and day school for approximately 320 boys, aged 4 to 13 years. The school is situated in Summertown, two miles north of the centre of Oxford and is set within 70 acres of grounds. It is extremely well resourced with many outstanding and modern facilities, which are continually enhanced.
They offer excellent teaching, traditional values and exceptional pastoral care, whilst continuing to build on a strong academic legacy with an individual focus on strengthening each boy's confidence and abilities.
In addition to the academic curriculum, sport plays an important part in the life of the school, as does music, art, design and technology and drama; recent results in music scholarship exams have been outstanding. They offer a supportive environment where creativity, excellence, and a love for education thrive.
The Role
The Deputy Finance Officer will support all aspects of Finance, including Accounts Payable and Receivable, and deputise for the Finance Officer as required.
Key responsibilities:
Purchase Ledger
Monitoring the AP inbox
Ensuring all incoming invoices are correctly coded
Ensuring all invoices are appropriately authorised
Reviewing monthly supplier statements and ensuring timely payment to suppliers
Generating proposed supplier payments and obtaining appropriate authorisations
Distributing remittances and correspondence relating to the purchase ledger
Working with the finance team to suggest and implement process improvements
Fees Ledger
Assisting with collating and preparing information relevant to the billing of school fees
Inputting data onto the Fees Ledger from source documents
Other
Assisting with term end procedures including journals and reconciliations
Assisting with the collation of information relevant to; preparation of budgets, termly management accounts and information regarding VAT
Distributing petty cash within the school
About You
Previous experience working within a similar role
Ability to process data accurately with high level of detail
Excellent communication skills
Able to multitask, prioritise and work on your own initiative
Good IT skills including Excel
Benefits
5 weeks holiday plus Bank Holidays
Life Assurance Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Contributory private healthcare scheme
Lunch during term-time
Swimming club membership
Onsite parking
Discount on holiday activity clubs run on site
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