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The Perse School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Greater London is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their Bursary department. This newly created role involves day-to-day financial transaction posting, cash book management, and supporting the Finance Manager and Accountant. Ideal candidates are proactive, organized, and flexible, required to assist in data analysis and collaborate effectively with the team. Commitment to safeguarding and appropriate checks are part of the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Highly organised and proactive individual.
• Collaborative and flexible approach required.

Responsibilities

• Day to day financial transaction posting for sports centre and subsidiary.
• Cash book postings for School bank accounts.
• Supporting Finance Manager with billing management.
• Supporting School Accountant with bursary application reviews.
• Assisting with data analysis as required.

Job description

The Perse School is seeking to appoint a Finance Assistant to work within our Bursary department. This is a newly created role and provides a great opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual to join our professional financial support team. The role will be responsible for accurate and timely transaction processing, ensuring accounting records are appropriately maintained for the School and subsidiary company. The post‑holder will also support other members of the team and so a collaborative and flexible approach will be required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Safeguarding and Child Protection Screening

The Perse School recognises that an important element in safeguarding our pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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