Finance Assistant - Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover)

The British School Manila; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

The British School Manila invites applications for a Finance Assistant Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover). The role supports the Finance Officer, working closely with the Head of Finance to ensure that financial transactions and records are processed accurately in line with school policies.

The position starts in October 2026 and includes duties across accounts payable, reporting, and administrative support. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting with at least two years’

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• At least two years of relevant work experience in Finance and Accounting.
• Experience in a multi-cultural, school setting is a plus.
• Demonstrates integrity in handling cash and maintains principles under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (GP, QuickBooks, SAP).
• Organised, systematic, efficient and diligent.

Responsibilities

• Process payments, invoices, bank transfers, and credit card transactions in line with School policies.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with accounts payable, reconciliations, and month-end closing activities.
• Monitor and update budget records for allocated departments and cost centres.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and audit requirements.
• Support preparation and processing of tax and statutory requirements.
• Respond to finance-related queries from staff, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the Finance Department.
• Handle ad-hoc financial tasks and projects as assigned.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organised financial records and documentation.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Cash handling integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

GP

QuickBooks

SAP

Job description

The British School Manila has a requirement for a prospective member of the support staff who will take the position in October 2026.

Finance Assistant Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover)

The role will provide maternity cover for the Finance Officer and will work closely with the Head of Finance and other members of the Finance team to ensure that financial transactions and records are processed accurately and in accordance with the School's policies and procedures. Specifically, amongst other tasks, the Finance Assistant will:

1. Process payments, invoices, bank transfers, and credit card transactions in accordance with School policies.
2. Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting financial documentation.
3. Assist with accounts payable, reconciliations, and month-end closing activities.
4. Monitor and update budget records for assigned departments and cost centres.
5. Assist with financial reports, schedules, and audit requirements.
6. Support the preparation and processing of tax and other statutory requirements.
7. Respond to finance-related queries from staff, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
8. Provide general administrative and operational support to the Finance Department.
9. Handle ad-hoc financial tasks and projects as assigned.
10. Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organised financial records and documentation.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
2. At least two years of relevant work experience in Finance and Accounting department.
3. Experience working in a multi-cultural and on-school background is a plus.
4. Exhibits integrity in handling cash-related funds and the ability to maintain principles under internal and/or external pressure
5. Shows great attention to detail and has strong interpersonal skills.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., GP, QuickBooks, SAP).
7. Organised, systematic, efficient and diligent.

Remuneration

The pay and benefits package in Philippine peso will be tailored based on the candidate’s qualifications.

BSM takes its role in safeguarding and protecting children seriously and expects candidates to be familiar with safeguarding in an educational context and have an understanding of the importance of wellbeing in education. All staff at BSM undergo enhanced pre-employment background and conduct checks.

For more information about our school, please access our website: www.britishschoolmanila.org

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The British School Manila (BSM) is a co-educational, private, not-for-profit British international school that welcomes 970 students aged 3-18, representing 53 nationalities. BSM’s Guiding Statements underpin all that we do. Our purpose is to provide an outstanding holistic British international education, empowering students to flourish as global citizens with the skills, understanding and values, to make a positive contribution to our world. We are a fully accredited member of the Council of International Schools (CIS), COBIS (Council of British International Schools) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), a founding member of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) and a member of the East Asian Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS)