Finance Assistant

Overview

The Finance Assistant will provide general office support and helping maintain accurate financial records for the Trust . This role is ideal for someone in the early stages of a finance career, with opportunities to develop skills over time.

Job Description

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Salary Scale Point: SC3 NJC Scale 5-6

Hours Per Week: 37 hours per week (Hybrid Working)

Contract Type: Full time, permanent, All Year Round

Main Areas of Responsibility

Accurately maintaining financial records on the Trust’s accounting software
Ensuring financial records are kept up to date with the latest transactions
Process Amazon invoices accurately and in a timely manner
Process Chargecard transactions and reconcile them to the balance sheet
Check supplier statements and follow up on missing invoices or discrepancies
Chase outstanding central debts
Perform ad hoc financial tasks and assist with month-end reporting
Be a key point of contact for the schools and assist on financial matters
Supporting year end process and annual audit
Championing the Trust’s financial policies to guarantee operational efficiency
Support the Finance Manager with projects and tasks as and when required
General office duties

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Staff will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

This job description will be reviewed annually by the designated Line Manager they reserve the right to alter the content of this job description, after consultation with the post-holder, to reflect changes to the job or services provided, without altering the general character or level of responsibility