Finance Assistant Job in Shrewsbury

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Finance Assistant Job in Shrewsbury

Job Description
This is a rare and unusual opportunity for an experienced Finance Assistant to join the team at one of North Shropshire’s oldest private schools and which has strong values of scholarship, fun and humanity at the heart of all that it does. Set in beautiful grounds, this award-winning school has an aspirational, happy, and nurturing ethos, where belonging and ambition go hand in hand.  It is an environment full of innovation, creativity, and energy whilst at the same time, being very warm, friendly and empathetic.  

Reporting into the Financial Controller, as one of two Assistants, you will have full responsibility for the purchase ledger function, focussing on ensuring that it runs efficiently and delivering accurate, timely financial information for both purchases and bank/cash transactions. 

So, if you are experienced in purchase ledger process management and you are at that point in your career where you would like be part of an organisation where people matter, and where your finance talents and administrative skills and experience can really add value to both the school and the efficiency of the finance team, get in touch immediately… this could just be what you are looking for. 

As the new Finance Assistant, you will…

Manage the purchase ledger process on daily basis, including dealing with queries by phone, email or in person
Reconcile supplier statements and processing payment runs
Process daily bank
Weekly current bank reconciliation.
Regular petty cash reconciliation.
Provide cover for the senior team as required
Assist Financial Controller in varied financial tasks.
Oversee PO requests and authorise up to £1000.
To be a successful Finance Assistant candidate, you…

Have a proven track record of managing the purchase ledger process
Are experienced in financial compliance and its importance in business, ideally within a school environment
Are used to working with Excel and accounting software, preferably Oasis and Pegasus payroll
Will have an excellent eye for detail and be a decisive, intuitive decision maker
Are a good communicator both internally and externally with all kinds of stakeholders, and naturally supportive in your approach to others
Will ideally have worked in a school environment before so have an understanding of how the school structure works
Own transport is essential due to location
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Assistant who is looking to work with an established, well-respected school that has such a positive impact on the people it works with, where your expertise and knowledge will be appreciated and valued. To apply for this role, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV. 

Closing date for applications 19th October 2022.

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Job Type: Permanent, Part Time, Part Time
Location: Shrewsbury
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Shrewsbury
County: Shropshire
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: £15000/annum
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