Finance Assistant | Bradford
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Job Summary
The Opportunity
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for numbers a high level of accuracy and the ability to manage school resources with integrity
We are seeking a diligent Finance Assistant to join a busy and effective administrative team in Bradford. In a city with a rich mercantile history and a young growing population this school plays a vital role in the community. We are looking for an individual who can provide essential financial support to the School Business Manager ensuring that every penny is accounted for and directed toward enhancing student learning.
Core Responsibilities
Purchase Ledger Management: Processing orders matching delivery notes to invoices and preparing weekly BACS payment runs for suppliers and services.
Income Processing: Accurately recording and banking all school income including trips catering and extracurricular activities via digital platforms (e.g. ParentPay or sQuid).
Budget Monitoring: Assisting with the tracking of departmental spends providing budget holders with up-to-date reports and flagging potential overspends.
Financial Compliance: Maintaining clear audit trails and ensuring all transactions adhere to the schools financial regulations and SFVS (Schools Financial Value Standard) guidelines.
Payroll Support: Assisting with the collation of monthly payroll data including overtime claims sickness absences and new starter information for the central processing team.
Why This School
Bradfords Cultural Hub: Work in one of the UKs most diverse cities offering a vibrant atmosphere and excellent local transport links across West Yorkshire.
Professional Finance Suite: Benefit from modern accounting software (e.g. FMS PS Financials or Sage) and a dedicated office space focused on high-level administrative tasks.
Collaborative Operations Team: Join a supportive back-office family that values accuracy shared deadlines and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Career Development: Access to specialized school finance training (AAT/CSBM) and pathways into School Business Management or Senior Finance roles.
Candidate Profile
Experience: Previous experience in an accounts bookkeeping or finance-based role is essential (experience within a school or public sector setting is a significant advantage).
Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas v-lookups) and a high level of comfort working with financial management databases.
Accuracy: An uncompromising eye for detail and the ability to spot discrepancies in complex data sets.
Character: A trustworthy discreet and organized professional who can communicate financial information clearly to non-finance staff.
How to Apply
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