Temp-Perm Finance Assistant

Michael Page (UK); Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in Sevenoaks is seeking a Finance Assistant. The role involves managing purchase invoices, reconciliations, and maintaining supplier accounts. The ideal candidate has finance experience, especially in a school setting, and must be available immediately. This is a temporary position with the potential to become permanent, offering competitive hourly pay and an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Previous experience working within a school.
• Available immediately.

Responsibilities

• Ensure purchase invoices & credit card purchases are appropriately coded and processed.
• Manage aged creditors and supplier accounts.
• Perform credit card and bank reconciliations.
• Input payments into the online banking system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proficiency in financial software

Advanced Excel skills

Education

AAT qualified or working towards

Job description

• Temp - perm role to start ASAP
• Previous experience working in a finance role in a school

About Our Client

This organisation operates in the Not For Profit sector and is dedicated to making a meaningful impact. It is a small-sized establishment with a focus on maintaining efficient financial operations to support its mission. This is a temp - perm position with an immediate start!

Job Description

• Ensure purchase invoices & credit card purchases are appropriately coded, authorised and processed
• Manage Aged Creditors and key supplier accounts including supplier statement reconciliations, resolving payment/processing queries in a timely manner
• Maintain & update supplier accounts
• Credit card and bank reconciliations
• Manage Finance email account, responding to queries efficiently to maintain good relationship with suppliers and staff
• Input payments into the online banking system, and process payment runs in the online banking system to ensure all suppliers are paid accurately and on time
• Assist with month end procedures and year end routines, nominal Ledger postings and reconciliations
• To carry out any other reasonable duties within the scope of the post as requested and agreed

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Assistant should have:

• Proven experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Previous experience working within a school
• Available immediately
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools and advanced excel skills
• AAT qualified or working towards.

What's on Offer

• Hourly pay rate between £13.00 and £16.00.
• Temporary role with opportunity of becoming permanent
• Immediate start