Finance Officer in The High

We’re delighted to be partnering with a leading Multi- Academy Trust, who are currently recruiting for Finance Officer to join the team on a interim four month basis, with the potential for extension past this point.What's on offer:The role is 35 hours per week (9am – 5pm with 30 minute lunch break) with hybrid working. The hourly rate for this role is negotiable dependant on experience.The ideal candidate will have an Enhanced DBS and have experience working within the Education sector.Duties will include (but not limited to): * Raising and sending termly SEN invoices to LAs and other educational bodies * Reconciling customer accounts to ensure outstanding balances are complete and accurate * Sending statements to debtors and correspond to chase any unpaid debt (by phone, email, letter etc) on a weekly basis * Ensuring the purchasing process is correctly followed by the schools * Ensuring correct G/L coding and adequate description * Ensuring all supplier invoices are scanned and matched with the PO * Ensuring all credit card transactions are fully processed, with invoices / receipts scanned and processed via SIMS Finance * Reconciling supplier accounts to ensure outstanding balances are complete and accuratelyExperience required: * Education experience * AAT - desirableSkills, knowledge and expertise required: * Good communication & organisation skills * Ability to work in a sole capacity with minimal supervisionWorking hours * 35 hours per week 9am – 5pm (30 minute lunch break) * Monday - Friday * Hybrid working: 3 day on site per week – no set daysPlease note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.Don’t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! *Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details