Job Title: Finance Assistant
Salary: £29,194 - £32,127
Location: Warlingham, Surrey (Must be a driver with own transport due to location)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Benefits: Pension, onsite-parking, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and more!
📢Please note: The successful candidates will be required to undertake a DBS check and the necessary vetting checks📢
This varied role is ideal for an organised and detail-oriented finance professional with experience working in a busy finance environment. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, purchasing, payroll support and general finance administration.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable
* Manage supplier accounts and purchase ledgers.
* Process invoices, reconciliations and weekly BACS payments.
* Handle supplier queries and maintain accurate records.
Purchasing & Procurement
* Process and authorise purchase orders.
* Source cost-effective suppliers.
* Support purchasing processes and supplier relationships.
Payroll Support
* Assist with monthly payroll preparation.
* Process timesheets and provide payroll cover when required.
General Finance Duties
* Support budget monitoring and month-end reconciliations.
* Process staff expenses and company credit card transactions.
* Assist with trip finances and day-to-day finance administration.
* Provide general support to the Finance Team as required.
About You:
The successful candidate will have:
* Previous experience working within a busy finance department.
* Good all-round finance knowledge with excellent attention to detail.
* Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
* Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and finance systems (iFinance experience is advantageous).
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* A positive, proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
* Previous payroll experience and knowledge of PASS or Every Payroll systems would be advantageous.
* Experience working within a school or educational environment is desirable.
For your information:
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Salary description
£29194.00 - £32127.00 per year