Finance Assistant
* Hourly rate £14.00- 15.00 per hour PAYE or £17.17- £18.45 per hour via an umbrella company.
* Location: Banstead, Surrey
* Job Type: 30 hours per week, flexible on 4 or 5 days a week
* Working pattern: at least 2 days in the office, hybrid working.
* Temporary assignment until end of May 2025.
We are seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to provide comprehensive financial transactional and administrative support within our regional schools. This role is crucial for assisting the Finance Manager/Senior Finance Manager in the production of accurate monthly reporting packs and ensuring efficient financial operations across the schools.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Support the delivery of regional monthly financial reports and KPI monitoring for school leaders and the central finance team.
* Responsible for all transactional postings except for the purchase ledger.
* Process nominal postings and assist in control account reconciliations.
* Assist in IMP input and monthly salary checks.
* Manage, control, and monitor income, including school trips, lettings, nursery, and before/after school club income.
* Work collaboratively as part of the regional finance team, liaising closely with school-based colleagues as required.
* Support school administration teams with information necessary to facilitate communications with parents and carers.
* Undertake other tasks commensurate with the grade of the role under the guidance of the Regional Finance Manager.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Proven experience in financial administration or a similar role.
* Ideally experience of working within finance within the education sector.
* Strong understanding of financial reporting and transactional accounting.
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
* Proficient in using financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.
* Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing workloads and responsibilities.
Due to the nature of this client, you will be required to have a DBS in place before you start the role and also undertake some safeguarding exercises.
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