Finance Assistant - Invoicing, Ledger & Reporting (Hybrid)

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Peacehaven; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

St John's School is seeking a Finance Assistant to join its small Finance team. The role covers the purchase ledger and broader finance tasks to keep the school’s financial processes running smoothly.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, keeping supplier records, reconciling statements and credit card transactions, plus helping with month-end, year-end, audit prep and reporting. A GCSEs in Maths/English and prior finance experience are essential. Hybrid working may be discussed.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English required.
• Experience in a purchase ledger or finance assistant role preferred.
• Understanding of accounting principles and ability to use accounting software essential.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and payments.
• Maintain supplier records and reconcile statements.
• Handle school credit card transactions and assist with bank reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end processes, audit prep and financial reporting.
• Respond to finance-related queries and provide admin support to Head of Finance.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Accounts payable

Finance

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

St John's School is seeking a Finance Assistant to join its small Finance team. The role covers the purchase ledger and broader finance tasks to keep the school’s financial processes running smoothly.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, keeping supplier records, reconciling statements and credit card transactions, plus helping with month-end, year-end, audit prep and reporting. A GCSEs in Maths/English and prior finance experience are essential. Hybrid working may be discussed.