School Finance Assistant - Ledger & Payments (Hybrid)

St John's School, Leatherhead; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

St John's School, Leatherhead is seeking a Finance Assistant to join the small, supportive Finance team. The role covers purchase ledger, supplier invoices, payments and financial reporting, with 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and a hybrid working option during the interview process.

The successful candidate will have GCSEs in Maths and English, experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable, strong knowledge of accounting principles and Excel, and excellent organisation and

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Experience in a purchase ledger, accounts payable or finance assistant role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and experience with accounting software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and numeric accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills; reliable and discreet.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and payments.
• Maintain supplier records and reconcile statements.
• Reconcile statements and school credit card transactions.
• Assist with bank reconciliations, cash postings, month-end and year-end processes.
• Support audit preparation and financial reporting.
• Provide general administrative support to Head of Finance and wider team.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Accounts payable

Financial reporting

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

St John's School, Leatherhead is seeking a Finance Assistant to join the small, supportive Finance team. The role covers purchase ledger, supplier invoices, payments and financial reporting, with 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and a hybrid working option during the interview process.

The successful candidate will have GCSEs in Maths and English, experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable, strong knowledge of accounting principles and Excel, and excellent organisation and