Finance Assistant

Girl's Schools Association; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a highly organised Finance Assistant to support the Finance Manager. The role involves maintaining Purchase Ledgers, managing credit control, and ensuring the accuracy of financial records. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in finance, strong data management skills, and proficiency in credit processes. The position offers an attractive salary and benefits package, and applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Finance Department.
• Competence in managing and reporting financial data.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Purchase Ledgers and other expenditure records.
• Prepare and verify invoices for accuracy.
• Oversee credit control, including contacting parents regarding overdue payments.

Skills

Managing financial data

Credit control processes

Job description

The Finance Department is seeking to recruit a highly organised individual to support the Finance Manager and the wider team.

Role Details

The main purpose of this role is to maintain the Purchase Ledgers for Bolton School, BSSL, and Nursery, as well as other expenditure records, and to manage the credit control function for fee collection.

Responsibilities include preparing and verifying invoices for accuracy, obtaining authorisation from budget holders, processing weekly and monthly BACS payments, filing invoices and payment records, and reconciling supplier statements.

The postholder will also oversee the school's credit control, monitor billing accounts, contact parents regarding overdue payments, issue statements and reminders, and keep accurate communication records.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a Finance Department, with skills in managing and reporting financial data, and competence in credit control processes.

An attractive salary and benefits package are offered.

About Bolton School

With around 2,500 pupils, Bolton School is a large, thriving, academically selective day school located on a 32-acre campus, close to city and countryside access.

The Foundation Services Department supports school operations, including Bolton School Services Limited (BSSL), which encompasses BSS Weddings and Events, BSS Leisure Services, Kidzone, and Patterdale Hall, an outdoor pursuits centre at Lake Ullswater. Employees enjoy combining education and youth engagement with business challenges.

Application Details

For more information and to apply online, please visit the School website.

Closing date: Thursday 19 June 2025 at 9am

Interviews scheduled for: Tuesday 24 June 2025

Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Bolton School is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding children. The successful candidate will undergo an Enhanced Criminal Records Check.