School Finance Assistant – Join a Supportive and Well-Established School in High Wycombe

• Finance Assistant required for September

• Excellent opportunity within a highly regarded High Wycombe school

• School Finance Assistant to become an integral part of the schools administration and finance function

• Varied role combining transactional finance administration and financial control

• Applications welcomed from experienced finance professionals and candidates with relevant accounts experience

Our client is looking to appoint an organised and conscientious School Finance Assistant to join the finance and administration team of a successful school in High Wycombe.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who has a strong interest in finance and administration and would enjoy working in an environment where accuracy organisation and attention to detail are essential. The successful candidate will work alongside the schools finance team and will contribute to the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the schools financial operations.

The position would suit someone with previous experience in accounts finance administration or a similar environment. Candidates who have worked within a school academy college or other education setting will be particularly well placed although relevant experience from commercial or not-for-profit organisations will also be considered.

The school is seeking someone reliable and methodical who is comfortable working with financial information and maintaining accurate records. You will need to demonstrate good numerical skills excellent organisation and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

About the School:

The school is a well-established educational institution in High Wycombe with a strong commitment to providing pupils with a high-quality education and a positive school experience.

The finance function plays an important role in supporting the wider school working closely with senior leaders teaching staff administrative colleagues and external suppliers. The successful Finance Assistant will therefore have the opportunity to gain a broad understanding of school finance while becoming a valued member of the wider support team.

The school offers a professional and collaborative working environment with colleagues working together to ensure that financial processes are completed accurately efficiently and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful School Finance Assistant will be involved in a range of financial and administrative activities which may include:

• Processing purchase invoices and maintaining accurate records

• Assisting with purchase ledger and sales ledger duties

• Monitoring and recording payments

• Preparing and processing supplier payments

• Assisting with bank reconciliations

• Maintaining financial spreadsheets and databases

• Supporting month-end financial procedures

• Dealing with routine finance-related queries from staff and suppliers

• Assisting with the preparation of financial reports

• Maintaining accurate documentation and audit trails

• Supporting budget monitoring and expenditure tracking

• Providing general administrative support to the finance department

• Handling sensitive financial information with discretion

Experience and Qualifications:

• Previous finance or accounts administration experience

• Good numerical ability and strong attention to detail

• Confident using Microsoft Excel and other standard office software

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills

• Ability to work accurately to deadlines

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Previous experience within a school or education environment is desirable but not essential

• Legal ability to work within the UK

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be dependable proactive and comfortable working with figures. You will take pride in maintaining accurate records and will be able to manage routine tasks independently while knowing when to seek advice.

Experience of accounting software would be beneficial although full details of the schools systems can be discussed during the recruitment process.

Application:

If you are an experienced Finance Assistant or accounts professional looking to develop your career within the education sector this could be an excellent opportunity. Please submit your CV as soon as possible for consideration.