Finance Assistant

Girl's Schools Association; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their central finance team. This entry-level role offers the chance to support the purchase ledger and administer financial support applications across three London schools. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic and methodical, with a genuine interest in school finance and a desire to work towards an accounting qualification. The position provides valuable experience in fee billing, debtor management, and various administrative tasks, all while being part of a supportive team environment. Excellent benefits, including study support and free lunches during term time, are also offered.

Benefits

Study support

Free lunches (term time only)

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and methodical approach to finance tasks.
• Ability to work professionally within a small team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the purchase ledger accurately.
• Administer applications for financial support effectively.
• Support the finance team and assist schools and communities.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Accounting knowledge

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

The role is part of a small central finance team at Francis Holland that supports our three London schools, helping them to thrive and meet their objectives. The two critical aspects of the role are: support for our purchase ledger function and administrating applications for financial support.

Role Overview

We are delighted that you are considering the role of Finance Assistant at Francis Holland Schools. The role involves supporting our purchase ledger function and administering applications for financial support. You will also gain experience in other areas of financial support, including fee billing, debtor management, credit card processing, trip payments, lettings, and other administrative tasks as needed.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, personable, methodical, and diligent individual who can work professionally within a small team. Ideally, you will be working towards an accounting qualification such as AAT. Experience with MS Office, particularly Excel and forms, is desirable. The Trust offers excellent benefits, including study support, free lunches (term time only), and a season ticket loan.

While this is an entry-level role with no prior experience required, we seek someone with a genuine interest and aptitude for school finance. We look forward to welcoming the successful applicant soon.

Key Responsibilities

Alongside the Accounts Executive:

• Maintaining and updating the purchase ledger
• Accurately inputting supplier invoices and ensuring correct coding
• Preparing weekly payment batches for review
• Resolving invoice and payment issues
• Reconciling supplier ledgers with statements
• Issuing invoices for approval and coding
• Assisting with bank reconciliations

Alongside the Billing Manager & Registrars:

• Administer applications for financial support
• Coordinate with school registrars to schedule applications
• Monitor received applications and follow up with applicants
• Report on applications to the Billing Manager and Finance Director
• Notify applicants of outcomes
• Work with schools and the Billing Manager to record rechargeable costs
• Provide administrative support for fee billing

As part of the Finance team:

• Support the finance team and wider Bursary team as needed
• Assist our schools and communities