Job Description

We are seeking to recruit a temporary (maternity cover) Finance and Payroll Coordinator at Crosfields. You will be responsible for preparing monthly payroll and managing the Sales (parent) Ledger.

You will need advanced Excel skills, strong double entry bookkeeping skills, be able to deliver accurate information and have outstanding customer service.

Main Accountabilities:

Preparing the monthly payroll, inputting data, payment of employees and monthly internal and external reporting Administer the school's pension schemes Maintain the Sales (parent) Ledger, ensuring accurate records are kept, handling invoice queries and dealing with low level debtors Preparation and sending of the termly invoices Updating the cashbooks and posting the cash to the ledgers on a daily basis. Bank reconciliations Completion of the month end process to enable ledger closures Support the Head of Finance with the annual audit and other ad hoc tasks Deputise for the Accounts Assistant when absent

Person Specification

Previous payroll experience Experience within a School, or environment consistent with varying shifts, working hours, contracts, over-time etc. Advanced Excel skills Excellent customer service skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills A team player
Pay will be agreed, depending on level of experience.

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter / email that clearly explains

i) Your motivations to work at Crosfields and in this role

ii) Your top three experiences that make you suitable

iii) The full or part-time availability you can offer, and when you could start

Applications without a brief cover letter will not be considered.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Licence/Certification:

AAT Level 4 or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/09/2025
Expected start date: 22/09/2025