Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

3-Month Fixed-Term ContractSalary: £25,000-£26,000 (pro rata) Location: St Albans Hours: Full Time Start Date: Immediate

Our client is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join their finance team on a 3-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience within the independent school sector who can quickly integrate into a busy finance function and provide valuable support during a critical reporting period.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting month-end and year-end activities, maintaining financial records, and ensuring accurate reconciliations across a range of balance sheet accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts, including:
  
  • Fixed Assets
  • Prepayments
  • Fees in Advance
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation queries and outstanding items.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with bank reconciliations, journal postings, and general ledger maintenance.
• Support day-to-day finance operations, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and cashbook activities.
• Utilise PASS to process and maintain pupil-related financial information.
• Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation as required.
• Provide flexible support to the wider finance team during periods of increased workload.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Previous experience working within the independent school sector.
• Strong working knowledge of PASS.
• Proven experience completing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Good understanding of month-end accounting processes.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• A proactive and hands-on approach with the ability to work independently.

Desirable

• Experience supporting year-end audit processes.
• Knowledge of fee accounting and school finance procedures.
• Experience within an education or charitable organisation.

Personal Attributes

• Professional, reliable, and highly organised.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and adaptable approach.
• Able to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact.

What's on Offer?

• Immediate start available.
• 3-month fixed-term contract.
• Competitive salary of £25,000-£26,000 (pro rata).
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative finance team.
• Valuable experience in a busy education finance environment.

If you have previous independent school finance experience and strong PASS knowledge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.