Finance Assistant

Emmanuel College, Gateshead; Thorne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Emmanuel College is seeking a Finance Assistant to provide comprehensive financial administration support. The role involves maintaining accounts, processing invoices, and liaising with authorities for Free School Meal allowances. This position is crucial for ensuring effective financial management within the school.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the school’s accounts accurately and timely.
• Process invoices and reconcile suppliers' statements.
• Manage cashless systems and bank all income.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Financial Administration

Problem Solving

Job description

About This Role

Finance Assistant

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
8.00am to 4.00pm (30 minute unpaid lunch break)

Reporting to the School Business Manager, the Finance Assistant will provide high-quality financial administration support across various financial areas within the school.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The accurate and timely maintenance of the school’s accounts, focusing on:

• Creation of purchase orders from departmental requisitions.
• Processing invoices to orders, reconciling suppliers' statements, and handling queries and discrepancies.
• Banking all income and managing cashless systems.

Responsibility for specific areas of the accounts, including:

• Posting staff expenses and claims.
• Liaising with the local authority regarding Free School Meal allowances and maintaining school records.
• Reconciling income and expenditure for school visits and following up with visit leaders on queries.

Supporting the Finance Officer with various tasks, emphasizing:

• Financial administrative duties.
• Providing information and data for financial audits.
• Ensuring value for money through appropriate procurement and tendering processes.

Plus any other reasonable duties as required.

Emmanuel Schools Foundation is committed to safeguarding children. All staff are expected to ensure that the schools are safe and secure environments for students.