School Finance Assistant

About the School - Kings Plymouth

King’s School and Nursery in Plymouth is a co-educational independent school for children aged 8 months up to 11 years old. We provide a complete education in a warm and nurturing environment.

Our strong sense of family and community, where each child is guided and encouraged to aim high and do their best both academically and personally, is something we are very proud of. Good manners and thoughtfulness for others are core values and children learn to take responsibility whilst gaining in self-confidence, self-discipline and maturity.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic School Finance Assistant to join our fantastic team on a part-time basis.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

About the role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will play an integral role in the smooth operation of day-to-day school finances. As a School Finance Assistant, you will assist the school leadership team and the Pod Finance Manager in compliance and implementation of finance polices and processes related to procurement, payroll, Cognita Connect and other finance processes. Within this role, you will be the gatekeeper of billing/charging queries and will be expected to respond to these in a prompt, efficient and courteous manner, offering the highest standards of customer experience possible for parents.

The role is an integral part of the finance function for the school and the wider business and there is a potential professional development pathway into Operations Management or the wider finance function.

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Who we are looking for

We are looking for someone with good IT skills and strong administrative and organisational skills. You should have previous experience of working in an administrative function and of delivering time-sensitive data processing to ensure smooth customer journey. Additionally, prior experience in NetSuite/ERP systems is also essential.

Benefits at Cognita

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience 
• Subsidised lunch available during Term Time 
• School holidays and public holidays / Holiday Allowance 
• Free parking on site (subject to availability) 
• School fee discount 
• Exclusive third-party discounts
• Professional Development

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 27th October 2024.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.