Education Finance Assistant — ASAP Start in Reading

Marchant Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Finance Assistant for a Reading-based school to join the finance and administration team on an ASAP basis. The role suits someone with finance experience who wants to work in an education environment.

You will support transactions, invoices, payments and financial records, with potential involvement in ledgers, reconciliations and general finance administration. A professional and confidential approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in finance, accounts or financial administration.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with invoices, payments, reconciliations or general ledger administration would be advantageous.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information appropriately.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Previous school finance experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Legal ability to work within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support across the school's financial administration.
• Process transactions, invoices, payments and financial records accurately.
• Assist with purchase and sales ledgers, reconciliations and expenses.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Confidential data handling

Deadline-driven

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Finance Assistant for a Reading-based school to join the finance and administration team on an ASAP basis. The role suits someone with finance experience who wants to work in an education environment.

You will support transactions, invoices, payments and financial records, with potential involvement in ledgers, reconciliations and general finance administration. A professional and confidential approach is essential.