Finance Assistant
- Temporary assignment: 3 - 12 months
- Location: East Ham, London
- Salary: Pro Rata £27,656 (Term time Only+2 weeks) / Full time equivalent £30,495
- Temporary Rate: based on overall salary
We are seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to join our client on a temporary assignment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day processing of all financial transactions using the Trust's financial systems and processes. This role is integral to supporting the Finance Team in its operations and requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of financial management.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Setting up and maintaining approved new suppliers in the finance system, including maintaining paper files for audit purposes.
- Efficiently receiving and recording orders and deliveries, ensuring accuracy in the system.
- Processing purchase invoices for authorisation and dealing with account queries related to orders and invoices.
- Chasing orders placed but not yet received for budget holders and assisting with maintaining a filing system for purchases requiring quotes.
- Overseeing the receipt, counting, safekeeping, and banking of all monies received, processing petty cash and expenses, and managing systems for collecting cash for farm income and school trips.
- Promoting the Parent Pay system and processing monthly journals for the Trust.
- Maintaining finance documentation under a central filing system to audit standard and providing general administrative support as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience with financial systems, PSF (PS Financials), and a strong understanding of financial processes.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and manage financial transactions with attention to detail.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle queries and liaise with various stakeholders.
- A proactive approach to promoting systems and initiatives such as Parent Pay.
- Commitment to professional development and adherence to the Trust's policies and codes of conduct.
Benefits:
- Competitive pro rata salary based on term time work plus an additional 2 weeks.
- Opportunity for professional development in line with performance management objectives.
If you are interested in this position and have the relevant experience, Please Apply Now!