At a Glance
- Tasks: Process orders, invoices, and payments using Xero software; reconcile income and manage music tuition.
- Company: Join a school environment focused on efficient financial management and student support.
- Benefits: Work in a well-lit office with a supportive team and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Position reports directly to the School Business Manager, Kerry Fogg.
- Why this job: This role offers a chance to impact the school community through effective financial practices.
- Qualifications: Must have knowledge of Xero or similar finance packages and 4 GCSEs.
The predicted salary is between 22000 - 28000 £ per year.
Duties
- Processing orders, invoices and payments through purchase ledger and/or cash book using Xero software.
- Reconciliation of all income received via Arbor, childcare vouchers and school office.
- Responsible for paying in all income to school bank accounts in accordance with the finance policy.
- Weekly bank reconciliation.
- To be responsible for all Music tuition in school – i.e. arranging tuition for pupils, raising invoices and reconciling payments.
- Debt recovery.
- Check all supplier statements and investigate payments to comply with statutory timescales.
- Maintain links with suppliers to identify lead times and delivery dates ensuring efficient and effective delivery of orders.
- Assist School Business Manager with budget preparation and monitoring and to produce spreadsheets and reports showing analysis of various costs and information as required by head teacher or governors.
- Any other duties of a similar nature and level of responsibility as requested by the School Business Manager.
Relationships
- Responsible to the School Business Manager.
- Daily contact with students, school employed staff.
- Working alongside School Business Manager and Admin Assistant.
- Regular contact with parents/carers, external bodies.
Decisions
- Discretion: Work is carried out in accordance with policies and procedures and post holder can seek advice from line manager.
- Consequences: Impacts on students and school community. Impact on school administrative processes, which is likely to be easily identified and remedied.
Resources
- Learning materials and resources.
- General office equipment needed to carry out tasks.
Work Environment
- The post holder will experience some interruption which is intrinsic to the role but this should not cause any overall change to the task.
- Physical demands: General office work, may involve long periods of working at a computer.
Work Conditions
- Well-lit and well ventilated general office environment.
Knowledge and skills
- Knowledge of Xero finance package or similar.
- 6-12 months experience of working in a similar role.
- Computer literate.
- Essential: 4 GCSEs.
- Knowledge of spreadsheets.
- Appropriate NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
Additional responsibilities
- Elements of this job description may be negotiated at the request of either party and with the agreement of both.
Performance Management
- School Business Manager – Kerry Fogg.
Supervision of people
- The post holder will not be required to supervise personnel in school.
Finance Assistant in Lincoln employer: Ellison Boulters Church of England Primary School
This school is dedicated to providing quality education and support to students. Located in a well-ventilated office environment, it offers a collaborative atmosphere. The finance team plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations and compliance with policies.
Contact Details:
Ellison Boulters Church of England Primary School Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Finance Assistant in Lincoln
Xero Software
Purchase Ledger Management
Cash Book Management
Bank Reconciliation
Invoice Processing
Debt Recovery
Supplier Statement Investigation
