Job Description

We are seeking an

Accounts Assistant

to join our finance team on a

fixed-term basis

to support the smooth running of our school's financial operations.

This is a

part-time role

ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, communicating with stakeholders, and contributing to a collaborative team. If you have a proactive approach and a keen eye for detail, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Email Management:

Prioritise and action incoming emails to the accounts inbox, ensuring timely responses and follow-ups.

Bank Reconciliation:

Reconcile the main school account weekly, typically on Mondays after uploading Friday's bank statement transactions.

Invoice Approvals:

Chase outstanding purchase ledger item invoice approvals, generally on Thursdays.

Banking Duties:

Deposit cheques and order petty cash change as required.

Credit Card Reconciliation:

Analyse and post credit card expenditure, ensuring alignment with monthly statements.

Stripe Transactions:

Analyse and post Stripe receipts, reconciling them with bank statements.

Direct Debit Management:

Process unpaid direct debits and follow up with parents as needed.

Invoice Posting:

Post purchase invoices related to direct debits.

Monthly Accruals:

Prepare and post monthly accruals in line with financial reporting requirements.

Prizegiving Support:

Order Book Tokens for end-of-term prizegiving, ensuring correct quantities are obtained.

Person Specification:

Essential:

Strong organisational and time management skills Attention to detail and accuracy in financial tasks Ability to work independently and as part of a team Good communication skills, both written and verbal Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software

Desirable:

Experience in a school or educational finance setting Familiarity with Stripe and credit card reconciliation Understanding of accruals and direct debit processes

To Apply:

Please send your CV and a cover letter to bursar@cargilfield.com by 15th August 2025.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Expected hours: 15 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person