Finance Assistant in Cambridge)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Cambridge is seeking a Finance Assistant to manage timely financial transactions and support the finance team. The ideal candidate should possess A levels or equivalent and experience in accounting systems. This position offers a competitive salary of £32,647 annually, 6 weeks paid holiday, pension contributions, free staff lunch, and access to fitness facilities, among other benefits. You will play a vital role in ensuring the financial records are well maintained and collaborate with other team members.

Benefits

6 weeks paid holiday

Pension Scheme with 13.75% employer contributions

Free staff lunch

Free access to fitness suite

On-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum education requirement of A level or GCSEs in Maths and English.
• Experience in accounting systems and cash handling.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process day-to-day financial transactions for the school and subsidiary.
• Manage cash book postings for the school's bank accounts.
• Support the Finance Manager with billing management.

Skills

Accounting systems

Cash handling/banking

Microsoft Excel

Numerical accuracy

Organizational skills

Confident communication

Attention to detail

Education

A level or equivalent, including GCSE in Maths and English

Job description

Finance Assistant

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £32,647 per annum

Vacancy Type: 37.5 hours a week, full year

The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country's leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18.

Their aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means they strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.

They are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. They want their staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.

The Role

The role will be responsible for accurate and timely transaction processing, ensuring accounting records are appropriately maintained for the School and subsidiary company.

As a member of the support staff, the Finance Assistant's ultimate line manager will be the Bursar, although day-to-day responsibility will be to the Management Accountant.

The role will also support other members of the team and so a collaborative and flexible approach will be required.

Areas of Responsibility

• Day to day financial transaction posting for the sports centre, theatre school and subsidiary.
• Cash book postings for the School bank accounts.
• Supporting the Finance Manager with billing management.
• Supporting the School Accountant with bursary application reviews.
• Supporting the wider team with processing and data analysis as and when required.

Skills and Qualifications

• A good standard of education (a minimum of A level or equivalent, including GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English).
• Accounting systems.
• Cash handling/banking.
• Competent keyboard skills and a good working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft applications, especially Excel.
• Experience of working in a busy environment and as part of a team.
• Numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident in working with multiple systems, including booking systems, sales reporting systems, and other integrated platforms.
• Ability to interpret and reconcile data across different systems.
• Good organisational skills, including prioritising, and working to deadlines with an ability to work under pressure.
• An ability to establish good working relationships.
• A capable communicator with a calm, confident, professional and personable manner in all media (face to face, telephone and in writing) and to people at all levels.
• Tactful and discreet, able to maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

• Paid holiday entitlement is 6 weeks plus Bank holidays per annum with 4 days to be taken at Easter and 5 days to be taken at Christmas. Holiday may not normally be taken during term time.
• Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 13.75%.
• Death in service of 3 x salary.
• Free staff lunch in term-time and certain periods of the school holidays.
• Free access to fitness suite and swimming pool during times set aside for staff only use.
• Free on-site parking (subject to availability).
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/