Finance Assistant

Howett Thorpe; Sheet; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their dynamic team on a 1-year fixed-term contract. This full-time role involves managing financial transactions, bank reconciliations, and supporting compliance and reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with the Bursar/COO in a vibrant school environment, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive finance team. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and have a passion for finance, this role in a beautiful location in the South Downs National Park could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Opportunity for growth

Supportive finance team

Beautiful location in South Downs National Park

Qualifications

• Experience with bank transactions and reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable and VAT compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial transactions and bank reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end financial processes.

Skills

Bank Transactions Management

Accounts Payable Processes

Journal Entries Management

Excel Skills

Communication Skills

Education

AAT Level 3 or above

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Job description

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations on a on a 1-year fixed term contract basis, with the potential for extension or becoming permanent. This is a full-time role (40 hours per week) and fully office based.

Finance Assistant – About The Role

This role involves managing financial transactions, bank reconciliations, journal postings, and providing support with reporting, compliance, and stakeholder communications. The successful candidate will work closely with the Bursar/COO in a dynamic school environment.

The successful Finance Assistant will have:

• Experience with bank transactions, reconciliations, and credit card postings.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes including purchase ledger and VAT compliance.
• Ability to post and manage journal entries and support month-end and year-end processes.
• Comfortable communicating with parents, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Experience in processing expenses and working with financial software (Xero).
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• AAT Level 3 or above, ACA, ACCA or equivalent (or working towards a qualification) desirable.
• Prior experience in a school environment is an advantage.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.
• Must have own transport.

Finance Assistant – Benefits

• Opportunity to grow in a supportive finance team.
• Broad exposure to diverse finance responsibilities.
• Work in a beautiful location in the South Downs National Park.