Finance Officer - Battersea, London
Start date - ASAP
Full Time, year round
£28,000 to £33,000 depending on skills and experience
Our client is an independent, co-educational day school in Battersea and occupies a 12-acre site close to Clapham Junction railway station.
They are looking to appoint an experienced Finance Officer to play a key role in their finance team, which is responsible for all finance functions within the School.
The role
As a Finance Officer, you will be responsible for managing our nominal and purchase ledgers, ensuring that all journals and invoices are processed promptly, accounts are reconciled and payments are made accurately.
You will process the weekly BACS run and all ancillary payments, ensuring all invoices are correctly authorised and coded. You will also set up new supplier accounts and maintain existing account details and relationships.
About you
We are looking for individuals with a degree in accounting and excellent financial knowledge, including an understanding of accounts standards, accounting software and VAT. You will either be part qualified or working towards a professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
You will need significant experience of bookkeeping/management accounting, monitoring budgets, and setting/adhering to financial controls. Strong attention to detail, as well as good time-management, organisational and MS Excel skills, will also be essential for success in this role.
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