Assistant Accountant

Job OverviewThe post-holder is expected to uphold and actively promote the ethos of St Leonards School. The post-holder is responsible to the School Accountant and ultimately to the Head of Finance.Working in the Accounts Office, the post-holder will complete a range of finance duties and assistance, essential for the efficient daily operation of St Leonards School. The Assistant Accountant will work closely with the School Accountant to meet specific priorities and deadlines.Key Areas of ResponsibilityAssist the School Accountant with the day-to-day financial accounting function, including ledgers, debtors, cash, treasury, payroll and donations. Maintain the accounts for the school’s commercial subsidiary company, St Leonards Enterprises Ltd, using a separate ERP systemAssist the School Accountant to provide a complete, efficient and accurate Fee Billing and Sales Ledger service for the SchoolPreparation of VAT returnsPrepare and provide reports and assist with quarterly month end Management AccountsAssist with annual Statutory Accounts preparationTermly school fee and recharge invoices, under direction from the School AccountantRecording, processing and reconciliation of pupil registration fees and depositsAnalysing invoices relating to amounts to be recharged to pupilsParticipation in annual School Budget preparationThis is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties. It is expected that the post holder will participate in other reasonable activities which may be required to meet the needs of the School or for better fulfillment of the role.Further details and particulars of the role can be found in the candidate pack.Benefits include Up to 50% remission on school fees per child38 days (pro-rata) annual leavePension SchemeFree lunches in school restaurant in term timeCycle to work schemeAbout St LeonardsSt Leonards is a friendly and forward-looking independent, coeducational, boarding and day school situated on an historic campus at the heart of the university town of St Andrews. The school enjoys an unrivalled location - there are sandy beaches, world-class Links golf courses, and historic sites on its doorstep.St Leonards delivers the inspiring, globally-recognised International Baccalaureate curriculum (which has been praised by university admissions officers for its focus on deepening learning learning, offering wider subject options, and enriching minds) for pupils aged five to 18, and was the first school to be accredited as an all-through IB school in Scotland. It is one of just two schools in the UK to actively offer all four IB programmes, ensuring a seamless learner journey. The youngest pupils follow the Primary Years Programme, which goes hand-in-hand with the vibrant Outdoor Learning programme at St Leonards. This is followed by the Middle Years Programme and (I)GCSEs. In the Sixth Form, pupils choose between the Career-related Programme and the Diploma Programme.St Leonards enjoys a rich sporting heritage, and continues to boast a strong record of achievement with pupils representing the school nationally in golf, rugby, lacrosse, hockey, horse riding, and small-bore rifle shooting. The leading five-tier Golf Programme continues to go from strength to strength, the Duke of Edinburgh Award is the fastest growing of all Scottish independent schools, and an exciting calendar of trips and activities ensures pupils leave St Leonards equipped with the skills required to succeed in today’s ever-changing world. Truly an education ‘Ad Vitam’ (for life).