Finance Assistant

Vision for Education

  • York
  • £21,000 per year
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
  • Apply easily
Finance Assistant - YorkRequired: As soon as possible
Salary: Grade C/D, SCP 4-5 (Actual salary: £20,480 - £20,822)
Hours: 37 hours per week - Term Time & a possibility of support over the Summer holidays
Contract Type: Temporary / PermanentThe role will provide financial administrative and management support to the school under the direction and guidance of the Trust Business Manager.
The successful candidates will ideally be qualified to an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or have relevant experience in this area of work and have excellent communication and
organisation skills.
  • To ensure purchase order requisitioning and staff expenses claims forms are completed accurately, appropriately authorised and forwarded to the Trust’s Exchequer Services team in line with the Trust’s monthly financial management timetable.
  • Ensuring goods received notes are checked and updated in the Trust’s accounting system as soon as possible after receipt.
  • Liaising with the Trust’s Exchequer Services team in respect of any queries in relation to the payment for goods and services.
  • Maintain stocks and supplies of curriculum/general office equipment as required by the school.
  • Ensuring a school based inventory is maintained for all items of furniture and equipment for any items with an original cost of over £300.
  • Completion of debtors request forms for any debt over £100 for forwarding to the Trust’s Exchequer Services team to allow the recording and recovery of such debts.
  • Provision of management information from the respective cashless system in operation at the school to the Trust to allow the accurate and timely posting of income from the Trust’s bank account
  • To undertake financial administration and reconciliation of catering, educational visits, transport, lettings and any other income streams received into the school.
  • To post income from the above into the Trust’s financial accounting system in accordance with the Trust’s monthly financial management timetable.
  • To submit claims with supporting evidence for staff absence insurance reimbursements
  • To prepare monthly payroll reports in accordance with agreed timescales for review by the Trust Business Manager.
  • To prepare and issue monthly capitation reports for school budget holders in support of the Trust Business Manager.
  • To prepare for review and submission any financial returns to both the Trust and external agencies.
Requirements:To be considered for the role of School Administration Assistant you will:
  • Previous experience working in a school administrative role
  • A friendly and positive attitude!
  • Possess the ability to adapt to different work environments quickly
  • Have or be happy to apply for an enhanced DBS check and register it on the Update Service
  • Two professional references
Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.About Vision for Education:Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.What we can offer you:As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:
  • Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team&n

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