Senior Finance Assistant

Lügentour - die einzig wahre.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is on the lookout for a dedicated Senior Finance Assistant to enhance their dynamic team near Croydon. This role is pivotal in ensuring efficient financial and administrative processes within the school. You will handle everything from raising orders and processing invoices to managing petty cash and VAT returns. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in financial administration, preferably within an educational context, and be committed to safeguarding children. Join a vibrant team that values your contributions and offers a supportive working environment.

Benefits

36 Hour Working Week

29 Days Holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial administration and managing invoices.
• Ability to process and reconcile VAT returns efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Raise orders and commitments for stock and services.
• Process invoices, credit notes, and manage petty cash.

Skills

Financial Administration

Order Processing

Invoice Management

Petty Cash Reconciliation

VAT Returns Processing

Education

Experience in Educational Setting

Broad Scope of Accounts Duties

Job description

A leading school seeks a Permanent Senior Finance Assistant to join their vibrant, forward-thinking team near Croydon, Surrey. Under the guidance of the Business Manager, you will be responsible for undertaking and providing effective and efficient administrative, financial and organisational processes within the school.

Requirements of the Senior Finance Assistant role:

• To raise orders and commitments for stock and services
• To process orders, invoices, credit notes, direct debits, debit card payments, and income
• To check and follow up on all outstanding invoices and orders including unauthorised/unprinted orders/invoices and ensure all payments are raised
• Process and reconcile petty cash
• Processing and reconcile VAT returns
• Raise payments (petty cash, direct debits, bank payments)
• Be a (procurement) school charge card holder in line with the financial regulations
• Administer, coordinate, and manage other income e.g. donations
• Ensure records are kept in line with the school's retention policy

Desirable:

• Experience in an educational setting
• Previous experience of undertaking a broad scope of accounts and administrative duties
• The school is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff to share this commitment

Benefits:

· 36 Hour working week

· 29 days holiday