Accounts Assistant - Reading, United Kingdom - Crosfields School

Crosfields School

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Reading, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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THE SCHOOL
The School Situated in over forty acres, Crosfields educates boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 13. We will be expanding through to age 16 over the next few years.

Working at Crosfields offers the opportunity to be part of a vibrant and welcoming community, committed to academic excellence and the highest standards of pastoral care for its pupils.

Crosfields is a positive, happy, 'can do' school offering a very thorough academic education with considerable breadth outside the classroom.

Our mission is to provide an exceptional education which is broad, thorough and enjoyable, enabling children to make the most of themselves and to be considerate of others.

If you are a team player with drive, enthusiasm and an interest in working in a committed educational environment, we would love to hear from you and show you around our wonderful school.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The role of the Accounts Assistant is to support the Head of Finance and Payroll Manager with an array of tasks, and take full ownership of the purchase ledger.

Key Requirements

Managing the purchase ledger inbox
Processing and posting supplier invoices
Processing and paying Staff Expenses
Reconciliation of credit card statement
Preparing the weekly payment run
Reconciling supplier statements
Dealing with supplier queries
Maintaining the purchase ledger
Raising purchase orders
Placing orders with suppliers
Producing monthly sales invoices (for hiring of facilities)
Ensuring prompt payment of sales invoices
Maintaining the asset inventory
Supporting other members of the finance team

Successful applicants should demonstrate the following:

Significant experience working within an office environment.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage and prioritise workload.
Proficient and experienced user of Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to work independently and solve problems with mínimal guidance.

Finance qualifications (or working towards) would be advantageous.

SAFEGUARDING AND CHILD PROTECTION

As a result of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, employers now have to verify that new recruits who are not British nationals are eligible to work in this country.

Therefore, any applicant who is offered an interview will be asked to provide official documentation to verify their ID, address and right to work in the UK.

Salary:
£24,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

Benefits: