Finance Assistant

Start Date: Urgent Hours/days: reduced hours over 5 days may be consideredWe are seeking a highly organised and motivated Finance Assistant to join our clients busy Finance Team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the effective financial management of a prestigious School while being part of a collaborative and supportive environment.Key Responsibilities as the Finance Assistant:Preparing fee bills and processing all charges and discounts to student accountsManaging credit control, including chasing payments where necessaryDaily management and recording of all bank account transactionsMonthly closing and reporting of fees ledger, bank, and associated income and expenditure accountsManaging and recording petty cashCarrying out banking functionsResponding to queries from parents, staff, and students in a professional and timely mannerAssisting the Finance Director with monthly and year-end analyses and reports, including audit preparationWorking as part of the Finance Team to provide efficient support and handling ad hoc tasks as requested by the Finance Director or Head of Finance and ResourcesThe person:A financial qualification (or working towards one, e.g. AAT) is desirableExperience in a school finance office is advantageousStrong digital literacy is essential, including proficiency with spreadsheets and accounting packages (ideally iFinance and ParentPay)Strong organisational skills and a methodical approachClear and effective communication skillsHigh ..... full job details .....