We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Finance Manager/Accountant to join our high performing team. Reporting to the Business Manager / Bursar and responsible for the timely entry of all accounting transactions in the accounting system for the school / company, for each month-end close prior to production of management accounts by the Finance Business Partner (FBP).,

Billing - Raise, termly and ad-hoc, fees and disbursements invoices to parents / bill-payers, using iSAMS billing system (training given).

Post bank receipts and match against invoices.

Raise bank payments for refunds, deposit returns etc.

Reconcile customer accounts to ensure outstanding balances are complete and accurate.

Send statements to bill-payers and correspond to chase any unpaid debt (by phone, email, letter etc).

Ensure appropriate action is taken regarding any unpaid fees e.g. referral to group debt collection service.

Deal with parent / bill-payer queries and requests.

Ensure the "Purchase-to-Pay" process is correctly followed by the school.

Purchase Orders are raised and approved using "Kefron" PO software. Ensure correct G/L coding and adequate description.

Supplier invoices are scanned and matched with the PO. Once authorised, invoices interface to the Accounts IQ purchase ledger.

Raise monthly payment-run requests for authorisation.

Submit payment runs to bank for authorisation.

Ensure all credit card transactions are fully processed, with invoices / receipts scanned and processed via Kefron.

Reconcile supplier accounts to ensure outstanding balances are complete and accurate.

Liaise with suppliers to deal with any queries.

Liaise with Head Office purchase ledger team.

Assist / run monthly payroll submission process. Ensure all necessary pay changes are implemented. Liaison with Head Office payroll team.

Assist with staff pay queries.

Reconcile payroll control accounts monthly (Net pay, PAYE/NI, Pensions etc).

Liaise with Head Office treasury team to ensure correct posting and allocation bank, credit card and cash transactions.

Collate and provide information for monthly journals re for example: accruals, deferred income, prepayments, accrued income etc.

Provide information and answer queries of FBP or Head Office team as required.

Experienced Accountant / Bookkeeper / Administrator

Experience of independent school / childcare nursery desirable but not essential.

AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) or similar qualification preferred but "Qualified by Experience" welcome to apply.

Experienced and confident user of accounting and billing systems software and IT generally.

Strong Excel skills.

Self-starter, able to carry out complex account reconciliations

Payroll experience welcome.

Willing to take on varying projects and other administrative tasks, as required, in a small office team.

Pleasant, professional manner in dealing colleagues, parents, suppliers etc.

Accounting software, for which training will be given, includes: Accounts IQ, iSAMS, Kefron, Magicbooking, Edupay, Google Drive / Google sheets, Gmail, etc.