Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant Independent School BlackburnLocation: Blackburn, LancashireSalary: £26,000 per annumJob Type: Full-time, Permanent (Full Year)Hours: 40 hours per weekStart Date: ASAPRole Overview:Are you an organised finance professional seeking a stable, rewarding role in the education sector? A prestigious Independent School in Blackburn is looking for a Finance Assistant to join its dedicated team.Reporting to the Assistant Accountant, you will manage transactional processing, credit control, and financial reporting in a high-achieving, supportive environment. This is a full-year position offering excellent career stability.Key Responsibilities:Purchase Ledger: Coding and posting invoices using Xero, Dext, and ApprovalMax.Payment Processing: Handling phone payments, preparing weekly BACS runs, and reconciling credit card transactions.Credit Control: Managing student files and chasing overdue accounts or external hire payments.Staff and Trips Support: Processing staff expenses and administering trip payments via Evolve.Financial Analysis: Assisting with overhead cost analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, and maintaining spend trackers (Marketing, PE, etc.).Reporting: Supporting the Assistant Accountant with miscellaneous journals and budget analysis.Candidate Requirements:Experience: Proven background in transactional processing and ledger management.Qualifications:AAT qualified (or currently studying towards a finance qualification) is highly desirable.Technical ..... full job details .....