Finance Assistant

Elite Recruitment Solutions; Tavistock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An engaging Finance Assistant is needed for a 6-month fixed-term position with the potential for permanency. This office-based role involves handling financial queries from parents, managing invoicing, and providing financial support. Ideal candidates will be compassionate, friendly, and able to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

Weekly Paid

Free Parking

Free Lunches during Term Time

Training and on-going support

Qualifications

• Candidates must be either part qualified or have relevant experience.
• Experience with Sage 50 and Microsoft Office 365 is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills and IT literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for parents regarding cost queries.
• Manage sending out invoices and credit control for non-payment.
• Communicate effectively across various platforms (face-to-face, phone, email).

Skills

Communication

Compassion

IT Literacy

Education

Part Qualified or relevant experience

Tools

Sage 50

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Finance Assistant - 6mth Fixed Term Temp position with the strong possibility of a Permanent opportunity. £12.82 to £15.38 per hr D.O.E. Office based role NO opportunity for Hybrid working. 8.30 5pm Mon to Friday

Weekly Paid, Free Parking, Free Lunches during Term Time, Training and on-going support

This is a Front line position dealing with Teachers, Parents and Management Team. The successful candidate will be dealing with queries from Parents regarding all costs for such things as Fees, School Trips and anything that would incur a cost. Face to Face, Phone, Teams, Emails, so an engaging, compassionate, friendly but firm personality is a must.

• Day to Day duties will include;
• Being the 1st point of contact for Parents regarding all cost queries and enquiries.
• Sending out Invoices 3 times a year
• Credit Control for non-payment of Fees and other costs
• Ability to communicate at all levels both written and oral
• I.T Literate using - Sage 50. Microsoft Office 365 and will be trained on their internal CRM system called ISAMS

Candidates that are either Part Qualified or qualified through work history and experience will be considered

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate and if that is you, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV to (url removed) or please call (phone number removed) for a confidential chat to find out more.

To be eligible for the higher rate of pay you will need to prove experience and skills during the recruitment process