Tradewind is recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a beautiful mainstream Secondary Girls School in Newham. This role is to start Jan 2021 until the end of the academic year.

Our school is looking for someone who has had experience in a similar role who can hit the ground running.

You will be expected to manage financial, personnel, pupil-related work and other administrative work to ensure the provision of an efficient and effective service to the school. You will be working closely with the Business Manager to provide support and information as necessary to enable Trust reporting, liaison with auditors and meeting statutory requirements.

Main responsibilities:

oMaintain manual and computerised financial records
oBe responsible for financial administration such as placing orders, invoicing, preparing cheques, issuing receipts etc
oAssist the Head teacher in the preparation and monitoring of the budget, and advise on any important budgetary considerations
oProduce and evaluate financial reports as required
oAttend relevant management/Governor committee meetings to offer advice as required
oDeal with budget queries, advising on solutions where appropriate


To join us and be successful in this Finance Assistant role you will need to provide the following:

-This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
-Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and any employment breaks must be explained
-You must have the legal right to work in the UK

Click 'Apply now' to be considered for this great position as a full time Finance Assistant in Newham. Or for more information about the role, contact Cherie Kelly on 0207 845 5450 / cherie.kelly@twrecruitment.com

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