Responsibilities and Tasks:
Financial Administration:
Take full ownership of the purchase ledger, ensuring accurate and timely processing
Liaise with customers and suppliers to resolve queries and disputes
Raise sales invoices when required
Post invoices in a timely manner and send out payment remittances
Manage the school’s Amazon account and process related purchases
Complete journals to correct coding errors where necessary
Maintain accurate electronic financial records, ensuring all documents including invoices are scanned and stored digitally
Administer general administration of the finance system, including managing and maintaining a list of budget holders
Budget & Reporting:
Assist with routine month-end process, including reconciliations and returns
Support the setup, monitoring and reporting of trips and other sales items on the online payment system
Assist with any reporting and analysis from the catering cashless system
Assist with monthly forecasting and annual budget setting exercises
Adhere to all financial policies and statutory finance regulations
Payroll Support:
Assist with the monthly payroll, including inputting lunch duties, exam invigilator hours, and academic mentor hours
Assist with any salary and payroll queries
Other:
Receive and direct the distribution of deliveries
Monitor and process online forms for CPD, stationery requests, events, trips, leave of absences requests
Assist with booking CPD, events, trips as required
Handle queries from parents, staff and students, via phone, email and in person
Manage uniform, equipment and other assistance provided to parents, including the school shop
Monitor and order books and stationery stock as required.
Adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures and other policies at Uxbridge High School
Undertake any other duties as directed by the School Accountant, Finance Manager or Director of Finance & Operations, as commensurate with the level of this role
Training:
Assistant Accountant Level 3
Remote training will be provided by HRUC
Training Outcome:At the end of your apprenticeship, there will be an opportunity to apply for permanent roles within our Finance Department.Employer Description:Uxbridge High School is an ambitious and dynamic converter academy with over 1,200 students aged 11 -18. We have much to celebrate at Uxbridge High School including a committed and focused staff, outstanding facilities, strong relationships with the community and school partners, supportive Governors and a thriving sixth form. We are delighted to be recognised by Alps in the top 20% of UK schools, celebrating outstanding sixth form student progress at A level. We value the successes of every child, whatever their starting point. All of this takes place within a truly comprehensive and multicultural school that reflects life in modern Britain.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, working hours TBCSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working....Read more...