Finance Assistant

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a highly organised Finance Assistant to join our team, supporting the Business Manager with day-to-day financial and administrative tasks.

The role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, processing invoices, raising purchase orders and assisting with annual audit preparations. Hours are 18 per week, Tue-Thu, with a pro rata salary of £27,709–£30,515.

Qualifications

• Maintaining accurate financial records.
• Raising Purchase Orders.
• Processing invoices ensuring all supporting documentation is complete and accurate.
• Reconciling transactions and petty cash.
• Supporting Annual Audit preparation.
• Gathering quotes.
• Reconciling childcare fees and Early Education Funding claims.
• Issuing invoices.
• Submitting VAT returns.
• Responding to financial queries and resolving discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and handling routine financial tasks.
• Raising Purchase Orders and processing supplier invoices.
• Assist with annual audit preparation and gather quotes as required.
• Reconcile petty cash and childcare-related financial transactions.
• Respond to financial queries and resolve discrepancies as they arise.

Skills

Financial record keeping

Purchase orders

Invoice processing

VAT returns

Audit support

Communication skills

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised, reliable and motivated Finance Assistant to join our team and support the Business Manager with the day-to-day financial and administrative functions of the Academy.,

• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Raising Purchase Orders
• Processing invoices ensuring all supporting documentation is complete and accurate
• Reconciling Business Charge Card transactions and dealing with Petty Cash claims
• Supporting the Business Manager with Annual Audit preparation
• Gathering quotes
• Reconciling childcare fees, and Early Education Funding claims
• Issuing invoices
• Submitting VAT returns
• Responding to financial queries, resolving discrepancies

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please email the Business Manager to arrange a visit.

The successful candidate will have excellent organisational and numerical skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential financial information. You should be proactive, reliable, well organised and confident communicating with colleagues, parents and external organisations.

Salary Band C (points 8-14) £27,709 - £30,515 pro rata Hours: 18 per week Tuesday - Thursday 9.30am-4.00pm (working pattern is negotiable)