Finance Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Richmond; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent international school in Richmond is seeking a dedicated Financial Administrator to support the Financial Controller. This role involves managing ledgers, assisting with VAT returns, and contributing to year-end audits. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience and be proficient in Sage Line 50 and Excel. Join a supportive environment that values tradition and excellence.

Benefits

Pro-rata holiday entitlement

Excellent pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Free on-site parking

Subsidised cafeteria

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Strong debit/credit knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist with VAT returns and ensure tax compliance.
• Manage supplier and customer ledgers using Sage Line 50.
• Support the year-end audit process.

Skills

Communication

Debit/Credit Knowledge

Education

Part-qualified or QBE

Tools

Sage Line 50

Excel

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Location: Richmond, London
Contract Type: Fixed Term (6-9 months, potential extension)
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 FTE
Working Hours: 30 hours per week
Working Pattern: On-site

Are you an experienced Financial Administrator looking for an immediate start in a supportive and collaborative school environment? A prestigious independent international school in Richmond is seeking a dedicated Financial Administrator to join their administration team of 20 staff on a fixed-term basis.

This role supports the Financial Controller and offers a varied workload including VAT returns, ledger control, reconciliations, and assistance with year-end audits.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with VAT returns and ensure tax compliance

Manage supplier and customer ledgers using Sage Line 50

Liaise with staff on school trips and activities to raise and reconcile invoices

Reconcile accounts including suppliers, customers, and bank

Oversee staff expenses and credit card statement reconciliations

Maintain the security deposit portfolio

Support the year-end audit process and journal postings

Contribute to continuous improvements in finance systems and reporting

About You:

Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role with strong debit/credit knowledge

Part-qualified or QBE

Proficient in Sage Line 50 and Excel

Excellent communicator with the ability to hit the ground running

Available to start immediately

What's On Offer:

Pro-rata holiday entitlement

Excellent pension scheme & enhanced sick pay

Free on-site parking & subsidised cafeteria

Beautiful school setting

Join a school that combines tradition, culture, and excellence-apply now for this exciting Financial Administrator opportunity in Richmond.