Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

Huntress are supporting a highly respected Independent school based in Dorking on their search for a Finance Assistant. Working in a small administrative team you will be responsible for :

Finance Administration

• Transactional accounting in Xero accounting software
• Set up new supplier accounts.
• Process invoices, payments, and receipts accurately and efficiently.
• Check supplier statements to reconcile supplier accounts, contacting suppliers if any discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Assist with the management of school fees, including billing, collection, and reconciliation and liaison with Local Authorities as needed.
• Support the Head of Finance & Operations e.g. with cashflow reporting, budget monitoring, analysis, etc.
• Reconcile bank statements.
• Perform other balance sheet reconciliations as required.
• Provide administrative support to the Head of Finance and Operations.
• Support the reception and administration team with managing school supplies and resources, including stationery, keeping inventory and ordering
• Oversee the reception area, ensuring a welcoming and professional environment for visitors, pupils, and staff; oversee signing in and out, visitor ID checks

To Succeed in the role you will have a good foundation in finance administration, including Accounts Payable & Receivables, and Reconciliation experience. You will have a keen eye for accuracy and good at multitasking. This is a great role which offers variety and opportunity to assist the Head of Finance with cashflow budgeting and analysis.

In return you will receive a competitive salary & benefits package. Please note this role is a full time permanent position.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.