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SalaryAccounts Assistant required in Chertsey.
Salary - GBP27,897 to GBP30,048
35 hours per week - 38 weeks of the year
Pro rata salary - GBP22,734 - GBP24,487
We are working with an outstanding primary and nursery school, which has a nurturing and inclusive reputation. They are looking for a Accounts Assistant to manage the finance function and to assist with HR Administration, working closely with the School Business Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant:
Processing orders ensuring value for money.Collating goods received information.Processing invoices and preparing weekly BACS run.Weekly processing of school fund accounts and processing on the accounting systems.Checking and processing weekly bank statementsRecording Direct Debit payments on the accounting system.Recording credit payments on the accounting system.Advise School Business Manager of any anomalies immediately.Maintaining all financial records for the annual audit.Monitoring parent payments and chasing outstanding amounts liaising with the school office staff.Organising regular and irregular school lettings, arranging agreements, producing invoices and monitoring payments.Producing PTFA invoices for items purchased on behalf of the PTFA.Processing new Free School Meal applications from parents.Maintaining Free School Meals records.Regularly contacting parents regarding applying for Free School Meals.Processing any voucher payments required for Free School Meals.Banking any physical cash as required.Assisting with HR duties, helping with recruitment and interview processes and helping out the school receptionist
Requirements:
Hardworking, forward thinking individual with the initiative to work independentlyShows close attention to detailHas good people skills and understands the importance of working within a collaborative environmentHas strong written and verbal communicationHas good organisational and office skillsHas experience working within finance roles
Benefits:
Local Government Pension SchemeTerm time workingPaid 26 days holiday - increasing to 30 after 5 years, plus all bank holidays paidSick pay, up to six months full pay after five yearsEmployee Assistance PlanMy Shop staff benefitsVirtual GPCareer developmentPossible Job share position if two applicants apply
If you are interested in the Accounts Assistant role and you are happy with a varied finance role that offers term time working then please APPLY NOW!
