An excellent opportunity has arisen to work for our established client within education in Thatcham as a Financial Officer. You will be responsible for managing and administering the termly billing and account's receivable function. Driving licence and own transport is essential due to the location of the client.
As the Financial Officer, you will be responsible for:
Managing the sales ledger, including processing termly fees and extras invoices
Accounting processes for Sales Ledger and Nominal Ledger
Reconciliation of recharged extras to include; School trips, pupil recharges, taxi journeys
Regular communication with debtors and debt agencies as necessary
Month end processes
Journal processing
Prepare and upload data to the finance system
Communicating with parents, staff and suppliers
Raising ad-hoc invoices
Application of output VAT on different supplies and interpretation of VAT legislation
Benefits:
25 days holiday + bank holidays + additional Christmas shutdown.
Generous pension scheme, 9% employer contribution.
Delicious daily free meals.
Generous staff discount on school fees
A modern gym and swimming poolThe successful Financial Officer will have the following related skills / experience:
AAT, ACA or ACCA qualified (would consider qualified by experience)
Good VAT experience and understanding of VAT legislation
Highly computer literate; open to exploring new digital tools
Diplomacy, patience and clear written and spoken communication
An interest in education and a commitment to the ethos of the school
Experience working with WCBS, School base, Lightyear systems (desirable)
Experience of having worked in a school environment (desirable)For more information, please contact Julie Harding on (phone number removed)