Accounts Assistant // Perm// £37,000 // St Leonards On Sea
As an Assistant Accountant, you will work closely with the Senior Accountant to manage billing, credit control, and financial reporting. You will play a vital role in maintaining the school’s financial health while collaborating with various teams to improve processes and innovate solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage billing operations, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing.
- Lead credit control activities, including reporting and action planning.
- Process bank transactions, monthly reconciliations, and month-end procedures.
- Support audit preparations and liaise with stakeholders to resolve queries.
- Collaborate on financial system improvements and assist in bookkeeping tasks.
- Provide guidance to the Finance Assistant and handle administrative duties.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum Level 3 AAT qualification (or working towards an accountancy qualification).
- 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
- Exceptional attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and organizational abilities.
- A team player with a solution-oriented mindset.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- 30 days of annual leave.
- Fee remission in line with school policies.
- Free dining and refreshments during term time.
- On-site parking.
- Access to professional development through the ISP Learning Hub.
- Company pension and a supportive, close-knit team.
- £37,000 per annum
