Central Finance Assistant: Support Schools' Finances

Philip Southcote School

Epsom

Hybrid

GBP 26,000 - 34,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension
Training & development
Wellbeing support
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Work-life balance
Family friendly policies
Free parking
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Job summary

Bourne Education Trust is seeking a Central Finance Assistant to join the finance team at Epsom and Ewell High School, with responsibilities spanning purchase orders, supplier setup and invoice processing. The role supports the Trust's financial systems and admin functions in a permanent, full-time capacity.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong numeracy and literacy, prioritisation, planning and organisational abilities, with a commitment to safeguarding and timely deadline management.

Qualifications

  • Awareness, understanding and commitment to safeguarding of children.
  • Good numeracy and literacy skills.
  • Ability to evidence experience of prioritising, planning, organising, and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Raise purchase orders, set up new suppliers and process invoices/credit notes for payment.
  • Ensure Bourne Education Trust Financial Management Manual is adhered to at all times.
  • Support day-to-day running of the finance systems and financial administrative functions.

Skills

Numeracy
Literacy
Prioritising
Planning
Organising
Meeting deadlines

Job description

Bourne Education Trust is seeking a Central Finance Assistant to join the finance team at Epsom and Ewell High School, with responsibilities spanning purchase orders, supplier setup and invoice processing. The role supports the Trust's financial systems and admin functions in a permanent, full-time capacity.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong numeracy and literacy, prioritisation, planning and organisational abilities, with a commitment to safeguarding and timely deadline management.

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