Finance Officer - Worcester, United Kingdom - Page Personnel - UK

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Salary up to £24500

  • Termtime only + 4 weeks

About Our Client:

My client is a community primary special school situated in the heart of the city of Worcester


Have responsibility for the accurate processing, handling, security and banking of cash, cheques and other financial resources, utilising appropriate financial information management systems.

Provide detailed analysis and evaluation of data, producing detailed reports/information as required including Governor and budget holder reports.

Inputting standing information to Finance system including suppliers, and debtors.

Reconciling income, expenditure and financial housekeeping.

Processing of purchase orders and invoices, with required authorisation, payments and coding.

Preparing invoices for cheque run/BACS.

Investigating and resolving supplier invoices under query, arranging returns, and ensuring that refunds or credit notes are received.

Raising of contracts/invoices and managing administration of school lettings.


Processing and monitoring all school income, including funding in different means, and depositing accordingly, including amongst others imprest, parent and staff payments.

Provide support in organising School Trips, maintaining a detailed record of pupil data and non-invoiced income.

Managing and maintenance of petty cash.

Responding to and resolving queries from external and internal stakeholders.

Placing orders, including those for training courses, accepting, distributing, goods receipting and returns as required.

Assisting with maintenance of the Asset Register.

Arranging audits of school accounts, creating a strategy to resolve any outcomes.

Assisting with end of year preparation and procedures including processing the financial end of year.

To be a procurement card holder for purchases and carry out all associated procedures for all cards within school.

Maintaining records of financial reports as appropriate.

Managing confidential information, complying with the school's data protection procedures and legal requirements at all times.

  • Reconcile school fund and prepare accounts for audit.
Complete financial returns

Provide financial information, advice, and guidance as appropriate

Assist with the planning, monitoring and evaluation of budget Prepared SBM


Evaluated:

SC
Ensure all finance procedures comply with current policies/LA and SFVS standards

To be responsible for keeping up to date with current legislation and LA policies through relevant websites

Ensure best value is obtained when purchasing/renewal of contracts

Assist Business Manager with other financial duties


The Successful Applicant:

An appropriate qualification such as AAT

Good level of general education to A level standard, including GCSE Maths and English at B grade or equivalent

Experience of school or business account administration (including financial experience) or related field

Qualification in in Business/School/Financial administration and/or equivalent experience

A good knowledge of current legislation and policy context, within which central & local government services are intended to operate, and experience of generating income/capital through grants/leasing etc

Understanding of the principles of Best Value in a Local Government context

Supporting the development of new administrative systems and procedures in line with best practice


What's on Offer:

Term-time only + 4 weeks (FTE £26,000-£28,000)

Local Government Pension

Free Parking

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