School Finance Assistant
27 days ago
Blackburn
Rotherwood Education is looking to recruit a Finance Assistant to support a well-established school in Blackburn. This temporary role offers an excellent opportunity to join a busy finance team and provide vital support to the school’s day-to-day financial operations. Job Purpose As an integral part of the Finance team, the Finance Assistant will report to the Assistant Finance Manager and provide effective support across a range of finance duties. The role involves regular collaboration with colleagues, parents, and external organisations to ensure smooth financial processes and clear communication. Key Responsibilities Sales Ledger & Credit Control • Take payments over the phone and accurately record them on the relevant payment tracker (e.g. Streamline)., • Support credit control activities, including chasing overdue accounts., • Code Purchase Ledger invoices using Dext, ApprovalMax, or Xero., • Post PL invoices through the ApprovalMax approval process., • Chase missing invoices and supplier statements., • Manage supplier queries and assist with supplier reconciliations., • Check and verify the Purchase Requisition Log., • Process staff expense claims and trip expenses., • Support the Assistant Finance Manager in updating and maintaining trackers and analysis spreadsheets, including:, • External Hire Tracker, • PE Spend to Date, • Marketing Spend to Date, • Activity Analysis, • Trip Invoice Tracker, • Trips & Activities analysis (including narratives and journals), • Software & Subscription Tracker, • WA Spend/Budget, • After School Club Register, • Deposit Tracker, • Contribute to overhead cost analysis., • Support balance sheet reconciliations. This role is being advertised by Rotherwood Education, who are acting as an employment agency.