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About the Role: 

Are you passionate about finance, detail-oriented, and thrive in a collaborative team environment? We're seeking a Finance Assistant with excellent IT and communication skills to join our dynamic team, who will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the financial systems utilised by the SBSs client network of schools and multi-academy trusts. 

While previous finance experience is desirable, it's not essential. We're looking for someone who can confidently adapt their skills to our education finance setting and is flexible and adaptable in their approach to work. 

As a Finance Assistant, your duties will include: 

• Inputting standard information into academy finance software. 
• Processing purchase orders and invoices with meticulous attention to detail. 
• Handling goods received notes, resolving discrepancies promptly. 
• Reconciling third-party income and expenditures, preparing journals. 
• Maintaining electronic filing for all financial records. 
• Building expertise in various computerized financial systems, including RM, FMS, PS Financials, and Sage for Education. 
• Ensuring confidentiality and compliance with SBS guidelines in record-keeping. 
• Collaborating with schools to address issues and concerns that may impact others. 
• Being accountable for your work to key stakeholders such as Headteachers, Governing Bodies, and Finance and Business Managers. 
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with customers and colleagues. 
• Identifying opportunities for service expansion within the education sector. 
• Providing support and advice to team members as required. 
• Actively participating in team and office meetings. 

If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling career journey in finance within the education sector, apply now to join our team!

What will you bring to the Role? 

If you can demonstrate the following, we’d love to hear from you:  

• You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, when delivering a professional level of communication to school accounts we work with. 
• You'll need to have an attention to detail, taking pride in the quality and accuracy of the work which you produce for our clients. 
• You'll be a great collaborator, with the ability to work productively and build relationships with internal business users and external vendors. 
• Some prior experience in a similar Finance role supporting clients will be advantageous. 
• Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.