Your new company

A renowned state school in the Kingston area is looking for a promising Finance Officer to join their team. This role will give you the opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive educational institution committed to excellence and innovation. The academy prides itself on fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where every team member is valued and encouraged to grow.

Your new role

As a Finance Officer, you will be an integral part of the Finance team, providing efficient and effective financial support. You will handle day-to-day financial processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Your role will involve supporting the Senior Finance Officer and adapting to the department's needs. Salary: £29,000 - £33,000 per annum.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information.
• Process purchase orders for equipment and materials accurately within agreed authorisation and timescales.
• Monitor goods received notes on the Academy’s finance system against orders, checking for accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
• Open, stamp, date, and distribute post, bringing important items to the attention of the Head of Finance.
• Process invoices within the terms stated by the supplier, ensuring appropriate authorisation and payment.
• Handle queries from suppliers, customers, and other parties professionally and efficiently.
• Prepare pay lists for authorisation to process payments by BACS or card.
• Send remittance advice, sales receipts, and other necessary communications to suppliers/customers.
• Receipt and process monies brought into the finance department for weekly banking.
• Assist with regular banking of all monies.
• Record monthly hospitality and pupil premium expenditure, highlighting abnormalities to the Head of Finance.
• Process staff expense payments and maintain appropriate records.
• Process credit card purchases, preparing monthly reconciliations and highlighting abnormalities.
• Maintain detailed records of non-invoiced income and expenditure, including grants and school trip money.
• Maintain filing of financial information, including scanning invoices and attaching them to transactions within IRIS Financials.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation and associated accounting transactions.

What you'll need to succeed

• High-quality financial administrative skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., IRIS Financials)

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid holiday work

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

• A supportive and inclusive work environment

• Pension scheme and other benefits

What you need to do now

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