Accounts ReceivablePayable Assistant
16 days ago
Bath
Role: Accounts Receivable/Payable Assistant Location: Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership Head Office Knobsbury Lane Writhlington Start Date: ASAP Hours: 37 hours per week all year round Salary: Grade 4 Scale Point 7 - 10 FTE 26403 - 27694 We are looking for an organised detail-driven Finance Officer to join our central finance team at the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the financial accuracy efficiency and integrity of our multi-academy Trusts operations. You will be responsible for managing and reconciling incoming payments processing expenses and credit card transactions completing bank reconciliations and providing timely and accurate cash flow information to the Head of Finance. You will also support Accounts Payable liaise with auditors and ensure all finance processes are carried out in line with Trust policies. If you thrive in a busy collaborative environment and have a passion for precision and service wed love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities • Monitor and manage incoming payments ensuring transactions are posted and reconciled promptly and accurately., • Record and reconcile all income with supporting evidence uploaded to the finance system, • Manage monthly reconciliations of credit card and Equals card purchases for all schools in the Trust., • Produce regular cash flow forecasts and reports for the Head of Finance., • Raise sales invoices and maintain accurate client account records., • Monitor aged debtors and flag potential doubtful debts., • Support Accounts Payable with invoice processing and purchase order management., • Ensure all financial transactions comply with internal policies and procedures., • Liaise with internal and external auditors providing requested documentation and support., • Collaborate with colleagues across finance and school teams to provide a responsive professional service. Essential: • GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above) in English and Maths or equivalent., • Experience working in a busy office environment with a strong customer service focus., • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy., • Strong IT and numeracy skills with confidence using financial systems and spreadsheets., • Effective organisational and time-management skills; able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines., • Clear written and verbal communication skills., • A collaborative team player with a positive professional approach., • Able to work under pressure while maintaining high standards., • Educated to A-Level standard or higher., • Experience with purchase ledger systems and processes., • Experience working within an educational or multi-academy trust environment. We encourage early application as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Hours: 37 hours per week whilst ideally this is a full time role working 37 hours per week all year round we will also consider applicants who would be interested in a part time role (please provide details of any preferred working patterns to support discussion at interview). Key Skills Vendor Invoices,Data Entry,Collection calls,office supplies,A/R Management,Past due Account,Bank Deposits,General Ledger Accounting,Collection And Recovery,Accounting,Excel,Payroll,Financial statement,A/R Collections,CPA Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 26403 - 27694