Finance Assistant

HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference); Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school is seeking a Finance Assistant to join its Bursary department. This role involves accurate and timely transaction processing, supporting the Finance Manager and Accountant. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills and a proactive approach. The school offers competitive salary and benefits while fostering personal and professional growth. Applications are accepted until 12th December, and all applicants will undergo screening to ensure the safety and welfare of children.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Personal and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in financial transaction processing.
• Ability to collaborate and work flexibly within a team.
• Strong attention to detail in accounting records.

Responsibilities

• Post day-to-day financial transactions for various departments.
• Manage cash book postings for the School's bank accounts.
• Assist Finance Manager with billing management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Proactive approach

Financial data analysis

Job description

The role will be responsible for accurate and timely transaction processing, ensuring accounting records are appropriately maintained for the School and subsidiary company.

The Perse School is seeking to appoint a Finance Assistant to work within our Bursary department. This is a newly created role and provides a great opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual to join our professional financial support team.

The role will be responsible for accurate and timely transaction processing, ensuring accounting records are appropriately maintained for the School and subsidiary company. The post‑holder will also support other members of the team and so a collaborative and flexible approach will be required.

Areas of responsibility will include:

• Day to day financial transaction posting for the sports centre, theatre school and subsidiary.
• Cash book postings for the School bank accounts.
• Supporting the Finance Manager with billing management.
• Supporting the School Accountant with bursary application reviews.
• Supporting the wider team with processing and data analysis as and when required.

The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co‑educational day schools for children aged 3‑18.

Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.

We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.

Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website: https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/

Closing date: Friday 12th December at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Safer Recruitment

The Perse School recognises that an important element in safeguarding our pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.

12 The Point, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QU