Finance Assistant

HARRIS HILL; St Albans; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

HARRIS HILL is seeking an Interim Finance Assistant in St Albans on a 3-month fixed-term contract, on-site. The role demands hands-on experience in independent school finance and accuracy in a busy function.

You will reconcile balance sheet accounts, support month-end and year-end processes, and assist with fixed assets, prepayments and pupil-related finance using PASS. Immediate start and full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in independent school finance settings.
• Strong working knowledge of PASS and pupil-related financial data.
• Proven ability to perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Understanding of month-end accounting processes.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end processes.
• Work across fixed assets, prepayments and pupil-related fees.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation items.
• Complete bank reconciliations, journals and GL tasks.
• Support purchase ledger, sales ledger and cashbook activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Use PASS to process and maintain pupil-related finance data.
• Support audit preparation and wider finance activities.

Skills

Independent school finance experience

Balance sheet reconciliations

Month-end processes

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tools

PASS

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Interim Finance Assistant

3-Month Fixed-Term Contract | On-Site | Immediate Start | St Albans

£25,000–£26,000 per annum | Full-Time

Are you a hands-on Finance Assistant with independent school experience, ready to hit the ground running?

We’re working with a well-established education organisation in St Albans that is looking for an experienced Finance Assistant to join its team on an initial 3-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who can quickly get to grips with a new environment and make an immediate impact within a busy finance function.

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing and reconciling balance sheet accounts
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes
• Working across fixed assets, prepayments and fees in advance
• Investigating and resolving reconciliation items
• Completing bank reconciliations, journals and general ledger tasks
• Supporting purchase ledger, sales ledger and cashbook activities
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Using PASS to process and maintain pupil-related financial information
• Supporting audit preparation and wider finance activities as required

What we’re looking for

• Previous independent school finance experience
• Strong practical knowledge of PASS
• Proven experience with balance sheet reconciliations
• A solid understanding of month-end accounting processes
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines
• A proactive, flexible approach and the confidence to work independently

Details

• Location: St Albans
• Working pattern: Fully on-site
• Contract: 3-month FTC
• Salary: £25,000–£26,000 per annum
• Start: Immediate
• Hours: Full-time

Ready to make an impact?