School Finance Assistant

Farrer Barnes Limited; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Haywards Heath is seeking a dynamic Finance Assistant. The successful candidate will assist the Head of Finance, handling various accounts functions like sales and purchase ledger, credit control, reconciliations, and monthly payment runs. Strong Excel skills and knowledge of Sage are essential, as well as previous experience in financial administration. An AAT studier is preferred. Access to transport is necessary due to the school's location.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills are imperative for the role.
• A working knowledge of Sage is required.
• Previous experience in financial administration is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the smooth running of the finance department.
• Handle sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control, reconciliations, and VAT.
• Prepare monthly payment runs.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Working knowledge of Sage

Education

AAT studier

Job description

Overview

My client, a school based in the Haywards Heath area is looking to recruit a dynamic and well‑educated Finance Assistant on a full time or part time basis. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance you will be assisting in the smooth running of the finance department and ensure all work is completed to agreed timescales.

Key Responsibilities

This is a challenging and varied role which offers excellent exposure to a variety of accounts functions including sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control, reconciliations, VAT and preparing monthly payment runs.

Qualifications

It is imperative that you have strong Excel skills, a working knowledge of Sage and previous experience within financial administration. My client is ideally looking for an AAT studier. Previous experience of working in the education sector would be beneficial.

Logistics

You must have access to your own transport due to the location of the school.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.