Finance Assistant for an Educational Charity

Shaftesbury; Holton Heath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaftesbury Millie College in Dorset is seeking a professional finance administrator to provide efficient support for the college’s financial processes, including purchase ledger tasks and the reconciliation and banking of monies received, both electronic and cash.

You will maintain accurate college/school financial records in line with Charities Commission and Department for Education guidance, supporting the Commercial/Finance Manager and other staff.

Qualifications

• Requires strong organisational skills and high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS365 and information management systems.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic setting.
• Previous experience in a finance support role, preferably in education or banking.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger tasks using the college financial system.
• Assist with debt management processes.
• Assist Admissions with student fee calculations.
• Maintain robust financial oversight and value-for-money in spend.
• Process petty cash and credit card expenditure.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS365 proficiency

Independent & collaborative work

Finance support experience

Tools

MS365

Information management systems

Job description

Shaftesbury Millie College in Dorset is seeking a professional finance administrator to provide efficient support for the college’s financial processes, including purchase ledger tasks and the reconciliation and banking of monies received, both electronic and cash.

You will maintain accurate college/school financial records in line with Charities Commission and Department for Education guidance, supporting the Commercial/Finance Manager and other staff.