Assistant Accountant

Claremont is seeking an Assistant Account to join the team on a full time, permanent basis.

Candidate profile:

Reporting directly to the Senior Accountant, the successful candidate will be a key individual in working within the finance team to carry out general accounting duties to ensure an effective receivable and treasury function is provided, in line with the School’s invoicing policies. You will be involved in a range of financial processes, including AR and AP, balance sheet journals and audit. You will be given opportunities to work with the financial systems team, innovating and collaborating to support continuous improvement within the department.

Experience, Training and Qualifications:

• Minimum Level 3 AAT qualification (or actively studying towards an accountancy qualification) 

• Ideally, 5+ years’ experience in a similar role 

• Works well as part of a team with the ability to find solutions to ensure tasks are completed within a specified timescale 

• Organisational skill: well organised and able to prioritise tasks. Articulate, communicative and strong attention to detail 

Job details:

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

Hours: 8am to 5pm

Days: Monday to Friday 

Location: You will be based at our Senior School, Bodiam

Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience

Start date: As soon as possible

Benefits:

·        A varied role within a fast-paced environment

·        A close-knit friendly team

·        Competitive salary scale

·        Remission of fees in line with the School fees discount policy

·        30 days annual leave

·        Free dining and refreshments during term time 

·        Free on-site parking

·        A walk away from Bodiam Castle

·        Employee Assistance Programme – a 24-hour individual assistance programme

·        Company Pension

·        Access to iSP Learning Hub – an online professional development platform with hundreds of courses to widen your knowledge and support career growth 

How to apply:

Please send your completed application form to Chloe Mumford, HR Manager at:

hr@claremontschool.co.uk

Please note: Claremont reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.