Finance Assistant

Weise Employment; Tavistock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a Finance Assistant for a 6-month fixed-term position with potential for permanence. The role involves handling enquiries about costs, managing invoicing, and ensuring effective communication with parents and staff. Candidates with relevant experience or part-qualified status are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Free parking

Free lunches during term time

Training and ongoing support

Qualifications

• Candidates must have relevant work experience or be part-qualified.
• Experience and skills demonstrating capability required for higher pay rate.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first contact for cost-related inquiries from parents.
• Send invoices and manage credit control for non-payments.
• Communicate effectively using IT systems and various communication methods.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Compassion

Tools

Sage 50

Microsoft Office 365

ISAMS

Job description

Finance Assistant - 6-month Fixed Term Temp position with the strong possibility of a permanent opportunity.

Salary: £12.82 to £15.38 per hour, D.O.E. | Office-based role | No hybrid working | Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday

Benefits include weekly pay, free parking, free lunches during term time, training, and ongoing support.

Job Overview

This is a frontline position interacting with teachers, parents, and management. The successful candidate will handle queries related to costs such as fees, school trips, and other charges, through face-to-face, phone, Teams, and email communication. An engaging, compassionate, friendly, yet firm personality is essential.

Key Responsibilities

1. Serve as the first point of contact for parents regarding all cost-related inquiries.
2. Send out invoices three times a year.
3. Manage credit control for non-payment of fees and other costs.
4. Communicate effectively at all levels, both written and oral.
5. Use IT systems including Sage 50, Microsoft Office 365, and the internal CRM system ISAMS (training provided).

Candidate Requirements

Candidates with either part-qualified status or relevant work experience will be considered. To qualify for the higher pay rate, candidates must demonstrate experience and skills during the recruitment process.