Finance Assistant

Under the direction of the Chief

Financial Officer, to support in the day to day management and administration

of the Trust’s financial administration, such as ordering, invoice processing

and cash management.

Support

Financial Management

Support in providing financial management information

to the Senior Leaders of the Trust. Monitor all accounting procedures and resolve any

problems, including the ordering, processing and payment for all goods and

services provided to the school; the operation and regular reconciliation of

bank accounts; management of cashflows; maintenance of an assets register; and

preparation of invoices, collection of fees and other dues, and recovery of bad

debts. Support the preparation of final accounts and liaise

with auditors as required. Support the preparation of financial returns for the DfE,

and other central and local government agencies within statutory deadlines. Maximise income generation within the ethos of the

school. Be a point of contact with central and other agencies

with regard to grant applications, gifts and

other donations.

Support

for Financial Administration

Sourcing, ordering, processing and payment of goods

and services provided to the Trust Investigate and resolve queries relating to

deliveries/incomplete orders with departments and suppliers Ensuring Supplier details remain accurate and up to

date Liaise with auditors where appropriate for job role Preparation of sales invoices Support in the recovery of bad debts. Responsible for collecting, sorting and monitoring physical

income. Ensuring proper banking of monies. Manage the ordering and supply of school resources. Support in the monitoring all school trips and

activities and ensure appropriate documentation is completed and submitted. Collection of fees and other dues. Primarily through management

and reconciliation of Parent Pay into PS Financials. Assist with the

maintenance of asset registers Undertake end

of year procedures as necessary in accordance with closure of accounts

programme. To support the Chief Financial Officer to prepare the

preliminary annual budget plans. Operate relevant equipment/computer applications (e.g.

Word, Excel, spreadsheets, PS Financials, Parent Pay and BromCom). Maintain stock and supplies, cataloguing and

distributing as required. Operate CCA “shop” within the school. Undertake general clerical duties as and when

necessary e.g. switchboard, reception duties. Assist in arrangements and payment of school trips.

Support

General Administration

Support to School (this list

is not exhaustive and should reflect the ethos of the school)

Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and

young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with.