24 Oct
Randstad
London Borough of Lewisham
Job description
job details
Are you a hands-on Finance Analyst professional who has worked in a school?
Do you have experience in enhancing the function extending across reporting, business analysis, data management, budgeting / forecasting and strategic planning support?
Are you looking for that new challenge?
If your answer is yes, Apply Now!
Randstad is seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Officer who will have a sound
knowledge of the financial workings of a school including budget monitoring, accounting techniques and production of reports.
The successful candidate will also be able to maintain accurate computer-based and paper-based information with speed and accuracy.
This is a full time position from Monday to Friday,
8 : 30 am - 4 : 30pm, 35 hours per week.
About this school :
This beautiful school is situated in Lewisham and is an inclusive school community where everyone is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.
The dedicated staff, amazing group of children and committed governors work hard to support strengths, improve weaknesses and remove any barriers that may prevent reaching potential.
If this sounds the right role for you, please Apply Now!
Benefits with this role :
- Flexible working hours to accommodate various schedules
- Competitive hourly rates with opportunities for additional assignments
- Exclusive roles
- DBS and school application support
- A dedicated consultant focused on finding you the right roles
- Online availability with an App-based booking system
- For those who drive, they have an ample free car park, and bike racks for those who choose to cycle
- Refer a friend scheme with a reward of £300 as shopping voucher
Key Responsibilities :
- Dealing with financial correspondence and telephone queries
- Prepare all financial returns (including bank reconciliation and VAT return) for the LA and DfE and any other central and local government agencies within statutory guidelines
- Ensure all expenditure is correctly coded to ensure maximum use of all budgets and grants
- Processing staff expenses and remittance reports in a timely manner
- Maintain manual and computerised finance systems, reviewing and improving financial processes and procedures
- Maintain an up to date and accurate list of suppliers, including company and payee names, address, telephone, fax and e-mail contact details
- Liaise with suppliers regarding purchase orders including matters arising from deliveries, returns, delayed orders and invoice queries
- To file paid computerised and manual invoices according to the office system for filed invoices
- Maintain an up to date and accurate cashbook for the school's main current account
- Acquire quotes and estimates as directed by the School Business Manager
Main skills to get clearance for this role :
- Must have ACCESS Education Finance and Parent Pay Experience
- Previous proven experience of working in a school environment
- Experience of using Microsoft Packages
- Experience of development, management and operation of Finance and Administrative management and systems
- Eligible to work in the UK (Essential)
- Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to get one
- 2 recent professional references
- Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Punctuality and reliability are essential
Well, look no further,
Apply Now!!
The successful applicant will be expected to undertake a satisfactory disclosure. References will be taken up prior to interview and the post is subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
How to Apply :
I look forward to hearing from you!
Are you a hands-on Finance Analyst professional who has worked in a school?
Do you have experience in enhancing the function extending across reporting, business analysis, data management, budgeting / forecasting and strategic planning support?
Are you looking for that new challenge?
If your answer is yes, Apply Now!
Randstad is seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Officer who will have a sound
knowledge of the financial workings of a school including budget monitoring,
accounting techniques and production of reports.
The successful candidate will also be able to maintain accurate computer-based and paper-based information with speed and accuracy.
This is a full time position from Monday to Friday, 8 : 30 am - 4 : 30pm, 35 hours per week.
About this school :
This beautiful school is situated in Lewisham and is an inclusive school community where everyone is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.
The dedicated staff, amazing group of children and committed governors work hard to support strengths, improve weaknesses and remove any barriers that may prevent reaching potential.
If this sounds the right role for you, please Apply Now!
Benefits with this role :
- Flexible working hours to accommodate various schedules
- Competitive hourly rates with opportunities for additional assignments
- Exclusive roles
- DBS and school application support
- A dedicated consultant focused on finding you the right roles
- Online availability with an App-based booking system
- For those who drive, they have an ample free car park, and bike racks for those who choose to cycle
- Refer a friend scheme with a reward of £300 as shopping voucher
Key Responsibilities :
- Dealing with financial correspondence and telephone queries
- Prepare all financial returns (including bank reconciliation and VAT return) for the LA and DfE and any other central and local government agencies within statutory guidelines
- Ensure all expenditure is correctly coded to ensure maximum use of all budgets and grants
- Processing staff expenses and remittance reports in a timely manner
- Maintain manual and computerised finance systems, reviewing and improving financial processes and procedures
- Maintain an up to date and accurate list of suppliers, including company and payee names, address, telephone, fax and e-mail contact details
- Liaise with suppliers regarding purchase orders including matters arising from deliveries, returns, delayed orders and invoice queries
- To file paid computerised and manual invoices according to the office system for filed invoices
- Maintain an up to date and accurate cashbook for the school's main current account
- Acquire quotes and estimates as directed by the School Business Manager
Main skills to get clearance for this role :
- Must have ACCESS Education Finance and Parent Pay Experience
- Previous proven experience of working in a school environment
- Experience of using Microsoft Packages
- Experience of development, management and operation of Finance and Administrative management and systems
- Eligible to work in the UK (Essential)
- Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to get one
- 2 recent professional references
- Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Punctuality and reliability are essential
Well, look no further, Apply Now!!
The successful applicant will be expected to undertake a satisfactory disclosure. References will be taken up prior to interview and the post is subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
How to Apply :
I look forward to hearing from you!
experience
Non Teaching
skills
SIMS experience
▶️ School Finance Officer
🖊️ Randstad
📍 London Borough of Lewisham