Finance Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 23 000 - 28 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Local Government Pension Scheme

Occupational sickness and parental pay

25 days annual leave rising to 30 with

Bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD framework

Resumo da oferta

The Sutton Academy in London is seeking a permanent Finance Assistant to join the business support team. The role focuses on day-to-day finance processing, including supplier invoices, purchase orders, credit card reconciliations and Arbor Pay payment queries, with close collaboration with the Cluster Finance Manager and Finance Officer.

You will work 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and contribute to month-end and year-end reconciliations while maintaining accurate records and complying

Qualificações

• AAT part-qualified (Level 2/3 or equivalent).
• GCSE grade C/4 or above in maths and English, or equivalent.

Responsabilidades

• Process supplier invoices and purchase orders in Civica Financials with budget-holder approvals.
• Reconcile credit card transactions monthly and administer petty cash.
• Handle Arbor Pay online payment queries and act as first contact.
• Assist with school bank administration, including regular cash reconciliation and deposits.
• Produce and collate finance reports from accounting software for the finance team and external auditors.
• Support month-end and year-end reconciliations and maintain records in line with school policies.
• Support staff with purchasing processes and place orders when required.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct in finance duties.

Conhecimentos

Financial procedures

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Formação académica

AAT part-qualified

GCSE Maths & English (C/4+)

Ferramentas

Arbor

Civica Financials

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

A permanent post in the business support team at The Sutton Academy, handling the school's day-to-day finance processing. The core of the work is keeping supplier invoices, purchase orders, credit card reconciliations and Arbor Pay payment queries accurate and on time, alongside month-end and year-end reconciliations. The role is hands-on and collaborative, working with the Cluster Finance Manager and Finance Officer on 37 hours Monday to Friday. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Process supplier invoices and purchase orders in Civica Financials, checking accuracy and securing budget-holder approval for timely payment
• Reconcile credit card transactions monthly and administer petty cash
• Handle Arbor Pay online payment queries and act as first point of contact for them
• Assist with school bank administration, including regular cash reconciliation and deposits
• Produce and collate finance reports from accounting software for the finance team and external auditors
• Support month-end and year-end financial reconciliations and maintain financial records in line with school policies
• Support staff with purchasing processes and place orders when required
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct in all finance duties

Qualifications

• AAT part-qualified (Level 2/3 or equivalent)
• GCSE grade C/4 or above in maths and English, or equivalent

Experience

• Experience of financial procedures, controls, processes and reconciliations
• Accounts payable experience handling supplier invoices and purchase orders
• Experience working in a busy finance office environment

Skills & knowledge

• Up-to-date knowledge of ICT and financial management systems, such as Arbor, Civica Financials and Microsoft Office
• Excellent organisational skills, strong numeracy and literacy
• Working accurately to strict deadlines with high attention to detail
• Effective communication with staff, suppliers and external organisations
• Strong team player who supports colleagues when required

Checks & eligibility

• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Commitment to personal development

Nice to have

• Experience of working within a school or academy environment

What’s offered

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Occupational sickness and parental leave pay schemes
• Minimum of 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays
• TCAT+ reward, recognition and wellbeing platform, including retailer discounts, discounted healthcare cash plan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• CPD framework through Education Connect and online resources from the National College