Finance Assistant

Focus Resourcing; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Oxford is seeking a motivated Finance Assistant to join their team. The role involves managing student accounts, handling bank transactions, and assisting in financial reporting. The ideal candidate should have solid digital skills and a financial qualification. Benefits include professional development, free lunch, and access to gym facilities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Free car parking

Complimentary refreshments

Access to gym facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in a school finance office is advantageous.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing fee bills and processing all charges and discounts.
• Managing credit control and chasing payments.
• Daily management of all bank account transactions.
• Monthly closing and reporting of fees ledger.

Skills

Strong digital literacy

Clear and effective communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Team player

Education

Financial qualification (e.g. AAT)

Tools

iFinance

ParentPay

Job description

Start Date: Urgent
Hours/days: reduced hours over 5 days may be considered

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Finance Assistant to join our clients busy Finance Team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the effective financial management of a prestigious School while being part of a collaborative and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing fee bills and processing all charges and discounts to student accounts
• Managing credit control, including chasing payments where necessary
• Daily management and recording of all bank account transactions
• Monthly closing and reporting of fees ledger, bank, and associated income and expenditure accounts
• Managing and recording petty cash
• Carrying out banking functions
• Responding to queries from parents, staff, and students in a professional and timely manner
• Assisting the Finance Director with monthly and year-end analyses and reports, including audit preparation
• Working as part of the Finance Team to provide efficient support and handling ad hoc tasks as requested by the Finance Director or Head of Finance and Resources

The person

• A financial qualification (or working towards one, e.g. AAT) is desirable
• Experience in a school finance office is advantageous
• Strong digital literacy is essential, including proficiency with spreadsheets and accounting packages (ideally iFinance and ParentPay)
• Strong organisational skills and a methodical approach
• Clear and effective communication skills
• High levels of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
• Strong personal and professional conduct with the ability to build positive working relationships
• Team player with empathy towards students, parents, and colleagues
• Commitment to student wellbeing and safeguarding

Benefits

• A supportive community with a focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Free car parking and close proximity to Reading Railway Station (20-minute walk)
• Complimentary refreshments and three-course lunches provided year-round
• Weekly Friday cake breaks
• Free use of the School's swimming pool and gym facilities
• Access to clubs and activities including history society, book club, yoga, and choir
• Enhanced maternity leave and a generous Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential counselling and occupational health support
• Fee concessions for children of Abbey students
• Staff accommodation (subject to availability) for those relocating
• Annual flu jab on-site and personal accident cover