Accounts Assistant

Hurstpierpoint College; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

On-site parking

Pension scheme

Private medical (BUPA)

Job summary

Hurstpierpoint College is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the Finance Office and work closely with the Credit Controller. Full training will be provided from day one, with an apprenticeship path available toward an AAT Level 2 or Business Administration qualification.

You will handle invoice checks, payments, bursary applications, and general accounts tasks in a busy finance team, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Comfortable with numbers and careful with detail.
• Able to communicate effectively with staff and parents.
• Confident using a computer and MS Office packages.

Responsibilities

• Check invoice details (amounts, dates, names) and flag errors.
• Record payments and match to invoices.
• Send reminders for unpaid amounts.
• Maintain a clear log of incoming and dealt items.
• Support bursary applications by checking information and logging on the college system.
• Log and record each application accurately and keep digital records organised.
• Provide support to other members of the finance team and assist with data entry.

Skills

Numbers

Attention to detail

MS Office

Communication

Education

GCSE Maths & English (_grade 5+)

AAT Level 2 or Business Admin qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Based in the Finance Office, you will work closely alongside the Credit Controller on day-to-day tasks, gaining a thorough grounding in how a busy finance team operates. As you settle into the role, you will also be given the opportunity to support other areas of the department, building a broader understanding of the accounts function as a whole. Full training will be given from day one., Working with the Credit Controller

• Checking invoice details are correct - amounts, dates, names - and flagging anything that seems incorrect
• Recording payments received and ensuring they are matched to the correct account and allocated against the correct invoice
• Helping to send reminder letters or emails for unpaid amounts
• Maintaining a clear log of what has come in and been dealt with

Bursary applications

• Receiving bursary applications submitted by parents through the external system
• Checking that all expected information has been received and nothing is missing
• Logging and recording each application accurately on the College system
• Keeping digital records organised so they can be easily located when needed
• Flagging any incomplete or unclear applications

Supporting the wider Accounts department

• Providing support to other members of the finance team as required
• Assisting with data entry and keeping records up to date on the system
• Answering straightforward queries from staff and referring anything more complex to the right person
• Helping with any other general tasks as needed, This role is also offered as an apprenticeship opportunity. If you join on this basis, you will work in the Finance Office while studying towards a recognised qualification, such as an AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) Level 2 or a Business Administration qualification, alongside your day-to-day duties.
  We are seeking a reliable, personable and detail-focused individual to join our Finance team as an Accounts Assistant. This is an excellent first role for someone who has recently finished school and is looking to begin a career in finance. No previous experience is required, just a willingness to learn, We are seeking a reliable, personable and detail-focused individual to join our Finance team as an Accounts Assistant. This is an excellent first role for someone who has recently finished school and is looking to begin a career in finance. No previous experience is required, just a willingness to learn and a careful, conscientious approach.
• Comfortable with numbers and careful with detail
• Confident using a computer, with knowledge of MS Office packages, digital files and systems
• Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including parents, delivering outstanding customer service at all times
• Confident answering and making telephone calls.
• Reliable, punctual and organised
• Polite, friendly and easy to work with
• Happy to take direction and ask questions when unsure
• Have understanding of confidentiality, some of the work involves personal and sensitive information
• GCSE Maths and English at grade 5 or above (or equivalent), and any part-time or voluntary work experience, would be advantageous, though neither is essential

Working Hours

• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

What we offer in Return:

• Competitive salary of £25,000
• Free lunched during term-time
• Free on-site parking
• Membership of the College's contributory pension scheme
• Discounted private medical scheme through BUPA
• A collaborative, friendly and supportive working environment
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• Hurstpierpoint College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undergo appropriate pre-employment checks, including references, adverse media searches and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check