We are looking for a Finance Assistant to work alongside the Business Manager in our diverse and unique setting in the heart of Southsea. Ideally, you'll have a school background but this is not essential. You will work under the direction of the Business Manager to support the day to day finance, personnel administration and organisation administration of the school and nursery. This will include recording daily income, coding purchase card expenditure, processing school milk claims, cross checking income reports against voucher payment reports, running school and nursery census and headcount tasks, preparing banking and reconciling banking transactions and maintaining staff absence records.
- have excellent attention to detail
- be organised and able to prioritise your workload
- be able to work under pressure and multi-task whilst maintaining accuracy
- be confident in using IT, especially Microsoft excel and word
- be able to use your initiative and work independently where appropriate
What are we looking for in an Admin Assistant?
- someone with grade C or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English
- someone with high standards of both written and spoken literacy
- someone who is confident in using IT, especially Microsoft Office applications
- someone with excellent communication skills who can talk confidently with staff, pupils, parents and the wider community
- someone who is organised and able to prioritise your workload
- someone who is flexible in working practices and uses their initiative to work independently where appropriate
- someone who is able to work under pressure and multi-task whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail a well-resourced and popular school and nursery with an excellent reputation
- a rewarding and fulfilling role in the heart of our school and nursery
- committed, hardworking and friendly staff
- a full range of CPD to keep your skills up to date and relevant
- a generous local government pension scheme
- exclusive savings on high street goods/services through Portsmouth City Council
- wellbeing support and advice through our employee assistance programme
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Finance Assistant employer: Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth City Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive work culture that prioritises respect, integrity, and collaboration. As a SEN Team Leader, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people with special educational needs, while benefiting from professional development opportunities and a supportive team environment. Located in the vibrant city of Portsmouth, this role offers a unique chance to contribute to strategic SEND developments and be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to service improvement and community well-being.
