FMS Finance Assistant

Posted 22 July 2024
Salary £17 - £18 per hour
LocationLambeth
Job type Contract
Discipline Primary Education
ReferencefinanceFMSasssistant_1721654171
Contact NameCarly Walters

Job description

Finance Assistant | Lambeth | £18 - £20 per hour - September 2024

Are you an experienced school Finance officer looking for a new opportunity to start September?

We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced finance professionals with proven financial and administrative experience for Finance Assistant positions within schools in Lambeth. If you have a vested interest in education and are keen for the opportunity to grow your skillset then read on!

The role of Finance Assistant will play a fundamental role in assisting senior school leadership i.e. School Business Manager's or Finance Managers, in the efficient management of all school finance operations.

Hours: 8.30am until 4pm, Monday to Friday and working 1 day from home

School Finance Assistant duties include:

  • Budget monitoring
  • FMS
  • BACS payments
  • Purchase Ledger
  • Financial reporting
  • Credit card management
  • Reconciliations
  • Fundraising
  • Financial system/data management
  • Supplier management
  • Expenses
  • Financial policy and procedures
  • PO and Invoicing

School Finance Assistant Requirements:

  • Proven track record in finance and administration
  • Genuine interest in finance within education or public sector
  • High level IT competence
  • Strong knowledge of financial procedures
  • Educated to Degree Level 2:1 or above
  • Experience working in schools
  • Knowledge of financial/accounting systems i.e. Xero, Sage, FMS etc.

School Finance Assistant Desirables:

  • Completed/Part Qualified finance qualification i.e. ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW, ICAS, AAT

School Finance Assistant Role:

  • Salary: £18 - £20 per hour (Dependant on Experience)
  • Long term Temp / Permanent positions
  • To start ASAP or September (candidates with notice period will also be considered)

The successful Finance Assistant will be a collaborative problem solver excited by the opportunity to work alongside chartered accountants in school financial planning!

If this role interests you, get in touch with Carly Walters at Remedy Education.

Finance Assistant | Lambeth | £18 - £20 per hour - September 2024