Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant
3 months Temp contract
Immediate start Bodiam 3 months Full-time | Monday-Friday 8.30am-5pm £32,000-£35,000 ***Experience dependent***
 
About the Role
An immediate opportunity is available for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support a busy finance function. This is a hands-on temporary role. You will be involved in all aspects of day-to-day finance while gaining valuable experience in a growing environment.
 
Key Responsibilities
 

• Process accounts receivable, including raising invoices, maintaining pupil fee accounts, allocating receipts, resolving account queries and monitoring outstanding balances.
• Manage credit control by issuing payment reminders, liaising with parents and customers regarding overdue accounts, maintaining collection records and escalating issues where appropriate.
• Process accounts payable, including supplier invoices, payment runs, supplier statement reconciliations and responding to supplier queries.
• Prepare the school’s two annual fee billing runs and raise invoices for additional services, ensuring all charges are accurate and appropriately authorised.
• Carry out bank, sales ledger, purchase ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies as required.
• Maintain accurate financial records, process cash and electronic payments, support month-end, year-end and audit activities, and ensure compliance with school financial procedures.
• Provide professional customer service to parents, staff and suppliers, support continuous improvement within the Finance Department, and undertake other duties as requested by the Finance Manager or Bursar.

 
Working Arrangements

• Full-time, on-site role based in Bodiam
• This is a standalone position within a small team (no cover during leave)
• Due to location, a driving licence and access to a car is highly recommended

 
What’s on Offer

• Immediate start
• £32,000-£35,000 ***depending on experience***
• Monday- Friday 8.30am-5pm
• 3-month contract
• Weekly pay
• Parking on site

 
Apply now to be considered for this immediate opportunity.