Nursery Finance Assistant

Little Dukes; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Dukes is seeking a Finance Assistant to support financial operations across its nursery settings. The role involves managing ledgers, performing reconciliations, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure efficient financial processes. Applicants should possess GCSEs and relevant financial knowledge, along with a proactive attitude towards problem-solving and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience in using computerised financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Bursars and Finance Director with finance functions.
• Manage purchase and sales ledger activities.
• Perform bank reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Numeracy

IT skills

Education

5 GCSEs at Grade C (4) or above

AAT degree or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The role may be worked in a hybrid manner (Head Office, nursery settings and remotely).

The Finance Assistant will provide support to the Bursars, Financial Controller and Finance Director for the finance functions across Little Dukes, Nurseries.

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSEs at Grade C (4) or above or equivalent including Maths and English.
• Knowledge of basic financial procedures, policies and accounting code structures.
• Ability to identify errors and make corrections to financial records.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word etc.)
  
  

Desirable

• AAT degree or Equivalent.
• Familiarity with making payments / submitting receipts via the BACS system.
  
  

Experience

• Experience of performing control account reconciliations including bank reconciliations .
• Experience of utilising a computerised financial system (Xero, Sage or similar packages).
• Experience of tracing transactions from a management information system to an accounting system and vice versa.
  
  

Skills

• Ability to liaise closely with internal colleagues and external agencies.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good telephone manner.
• Administrative and basic IT skills.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.
• Flexible attitude.
• A logical and methodical approach with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly and effectively.
• Ability to work on own initiative without detailed direction. Proactive attitude to resolve issues.
  
  

Key Accountabilities

• Purchase ledger
• Sales Ledger
• Bank Reconciliation
  
  

General Responsibilities

• Assisting Financial Controller wherever required.
• Developing good working relationships with stakeholders - Nursery Principals & Heads, Parents, Registrars, Suppliers and other members of LD finance function.
  
  

Little Dukes and Dukes Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS) check and two professional references.

This Job Description is not intended to be a complete inventory of all the activities the jobholder would be expected to undertake. The post holder is required to comply with all the nursery's policies and procedures and to meet his/her responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act. This Job Description will be subject to review and change in light of future developments.