Are you a hands-on Finance Analyst professional who has worked in a school?
Do you have experience in enhancing the function extending across reporting, business analysis, data management, budgeting/forecasting and strategic planning support?
Are you looking for that new challenge?
If your answer is yes, Apply Now!
Randstad is seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Officer who will have a sound knowledge of the financial workings of a school including budget monitoring, accounting techniques and production of reports. The successful candidate will also be able to maintain accurate computer-based and paper-based information with speed and accuracy.
This is a full time position from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30pm.
About this school:
This beautiful school is situated in Lewisham and is an inclusive school community where everyone is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The dedicated staff, amazing group of children and committed governors work hard to support strengths, improve weaknesses and remove any barriers that may prevent reaching potential.
If this sounds the right role for you, please Apply Now!
Benefits with this role:
- Free training options accessible
- Possibility of career advancement and a permanent position
- Free or greatly reduced meals
- 1:1 assistance in improving and enhancing your CV
- Assistance with DBS and school applications for support
- Public transportation is easily accessible
- An unlimited referral bonus that grants you a £300 gift card for each person you recommend to us (terms and conditions apply)
Key Responsibilities:
- To prepare and dispatch standardised letters and e-mails as directed to the required standards and timescales
- To respond to basic requests for information relating to the Finance service
- To arrange the ordering of stationary and other supplies on behalf of various budget holders using the PO system on the local accounting software
- To receive and record messages within the required timescales
- Work under the direction of the Finance Officer to assist in all aspects of general finance requests and enquiries
- To maintain a confidential (manual and electronic) filing system to ensure that accurate up to date information is available to the Finance department
- To undertake the administrative / Finance work in line with the school's financial code of practices and appropriate policies
- To undertake standard word-processing, presentation work, spreadsheet work and database input as required
Main skills to get clearance for this role:
- Right to work in the UK (Essential)
- Enhanced child DBS on the update service or willingness to get new one
- 2 recent professional references
- Previous Finance Assistant experience, preferably within a school environment
- Focus on the impact and outcomes of Finance activities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proactive problem-solving skills and a solution-oriented approach
The successful applicant will be expected to undertake a satisfactory disclosure. References will be taken up prior to interview and the post is subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
How to Apply:
If you are ready to make a real difference at your next school, don't wait - apply now! To apply for this position, please apply now or submit your CV via this site.
I look forward to hearing from you!
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