Finance Assistant

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join the team at Sandroyd. The main purpose of the role will be to manage the Purchase Ledger function, as well as supporting with general Financial Administration.

• 20 hours per week (with some flexibility)
• £12,000 per annum (£24,000 FTE); dependent on hours and experience
• Permanent, all year-round contract, commencing as soon as possible (with some degree of flexibility)
• 28 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays that fall outside term time and the Christmas break
• Eligibility to join the school’s Group Personal Pension Plan.

The specific areas of responsibility are as follows:

• Matching of orders, delivery notes and invoices.  
• Liaising with budget holders and producing budget reports.
• Post invoices onto the Purchase Ledger in the school’s accounts system.
• Post staff expenses to the accounts system.
• Processing supplier payments via BACS and record on the school’s finance software.
• Gaining authorisation from signatories.
• Sending our remittances advices.
• Reconcile the school credit cards with the statements.
• Regularly review statements from suppliers and check Purchase Ledger balances for any problems. Follow up any credit notes awaited, and post corrections on the system where necessary.
• Liaising with suppliers and other organisations.
• Supporting the school’s finance function with general administrative duties.

Personal Attributes and Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have experience in an accounts environment, with knowledge and understanding of the Purchase Ledge function.
• Experience of working in an educational establishment is desirable, but not essential.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Experience using an electronic Management Information System and accounting software.
• Competence in using typical office environment software, including Excel.
• The successful candidate will be hard working, trustworthy, efficient, organised and reliable.

Applications should be made using the School’s Job Application form and returned to the Bursar at Sandroyd by email to bursar@sandroyd.com. If you wish to make any further enquiries regarding the role please get in touch.

Closing date for applications is Friday 19th May 2023. We reserve the right to close the recruitment process before this date should a suitable candidate be found. 

Sandroyd is an independent, co-educational prep school for day and boarding pupils aged from 2-13 years. For over 130 years Sandroyd has represented the very best in prep school education. We aim to develop children through a combination of a caring and supportive environment with the provision of stimulating opportunities in and out of the classroom.

Sandroyd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves contact with children and is classed as “regulated activity” by the UK government. As such, a number of mandated pre-employment checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken to ensure that the successful candidate is suitable for work with children. Additionally, suitability for work with children will be assessed by taking up appropriate references and at interview. Finally, candidates should be aware that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.