Finance Assistant

To be responsible for carrying out a range of financial processing monitoring and administrative duties to the standards required by the academy, the ESFA, Audit Commission and the accountancy profession. Duties will include, but not be limited to:

· Operate financial and clerical systems within the Trust in a secure manner.

· Maintain appropriate financial records as necessary.

· Undertake financial tasks in order with the Trust’s policies and procedures.

· Operate the Trust’s financial systems including processing and review of orders, deliveries and invoices.

· Place orders for goods and equipment, checking deliveries and investigating discrepancies with suppliers.

· To negotiate with suppliers to ensure best value in regard to goods and services.

· To guide colleagues in relation to best value practice and efficient use of public monies.

· Process and authorise invoices in accordance with Trust finance procedures.

· Process payments by BACS or cheque.

· Maintain creditor and debtor records, and liaise as appropriate, in order that payment of invoice legislation is complied with.

· Liaise with teachers, support staff, parents and third parties concerning payments due in respect of school trips and other debts, including raising of debtor accounts and credit control.

· Check invoices for prepayments and asset register items.

· Responsible for petty cash float and transactions, ensuring correct handling and recording of cash in accordance with procedures.

· Collection or Receipt, recording and accounting for all income received by the school/Trust, including distribution of receipts.

· Prepare weekly banking for paying-in.

· Assist the Finance Officer/Manager with monthly bank reconciliations, monthly payroll input and the checking of payroll reports.

· Maintain the School Fund account and assist the Finance Officer/ Manager in the preparation of final accounts for audit and any other financial reports as necessary.

· Liaise with teaching and support staff and respond to enquiries on matters within the post holder’s responsibility.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,584.00-£27,711.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person