Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant 3-Month Fixed-Term ContractSalary: £25,000-£26,000 (pro rata) Location: St Albans Hours: Full Time Start Date: Immediate Our client is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join their finance team on a 3-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience within the independent school sector who can quickly integrate into a busy finance function and provide valuable support during a critical reporting period. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting month-end and year-end activities, maintaining financial records, and ensuring accurate reconciliations across a range of balance sheet accounts. Key Responsibilities Support month-end and year-end accounting processes. Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts, including: Fixed Assets Prepayments Fees in Advance Investigate and resolve reconciliation queries and outstanding items. Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation. Assist with bank reconciliations, journal postings, and general ledger maintenance. Support day-to-day finance operations, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and cashbook activities. Utilise PASS to process and maintain pupil-related financial information. Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation as required. Provide flexible support to the wider finance team during periods of increased workload. Candidate Requirements Essential Previous experience working ..... full job details .....