Finance Assistant - Blackburn, United Kingdom - Westholme School

Westholme School

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Blackburn, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Role:
Finance Assistant

Contract Type:
Permanent

Salary:
£20,000 - £25,000 FTE pro rata (DoE)

Hours: 40 Hours per week

Job type:
Permanent

Reporting to:
Senior Finance Assistant

Job purpose

As a valued member of the Finance team the Finance Assistant's focus will be in reporting to and supporting the Senior Finance Assistant, with additional requirement to assist the Fees & Revenue Controller in their duties.

The core duties and responsibilities are detailed below are indicative but not exhaustive.

The successful applicant will be required to liaise with colleagues, parents, and external organisations as necessary.

Core duties & responsibilities:

Checking and processing purchase invoices.
Assist with maintenance and analysis of school trips and activities.
Be involved in the processing of staff expenses.
Setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining existing account detail.
Reconciliation of supplier statements.
Prepare weekly BACS payment runs.
Deal with supplier queries and creditor calls.
Assist where required in the maintenance of the fees billing ledger.
Assist in the analysis of Aged Debtors.
Assist in Revenue control procedures for chasing any outstanding fees.
Regularly review direct debit instructions with the Fees & Revenue Controller.
Assist with School transport queries and charges for new students.
To be proactive in identifying and investigating any financial anomalies.
Provide cover for Finance staff as required during absences.
Any other duties as determined by the Senior Finance Assistant.
Westholme School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all staff must share this commitment please refer to our Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding policies on the website._
Westholme School is committed to equality of opportunity in all areas of its work. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation._