Job description
FINANCE ASSISTANT
Working full time, 40 hours per week, all year round
Salary £30,451 - £33,612 (depending on experience and qualifications)
Required ASAP
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Finance Assistant to support the Finance department in providing an effective purchasing and procurement function, ensuring ordering, invoicing and payment is in line with the School’s policies. You will be supported on a day to day basis by the Management Accountant, who is an experienced Qualified Accountant. There is the opportunity to grow into the role, at the same time as gaining an understanding of all aspects of a busy Finance Department.
For the right person we would support with study costs towards AAT, ACCA or other accounting qualifications.
We can offer:
· A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school where excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.
· The opportunity to develop professionally; improve and extend your knowledge; develop skills and experience; share outstanding and innovative practice; and contribute to the development of a challenging and supportive learning environment.
· A strong supportive leadership team that prioritises student and staff health and well-being.
· Other benefits include membership of the Support Staff Pension Scheme, the option to apply for hybrid working (up to 2 days per week from home), free lunches during term time, season ticket loan, Employee Assistant Programme, free use of the swimming pool and fitness suite, Cycle to Work and Eye Care Schemes, and fee remission.
How to make an application:
· Please read the Job Description on our website before completing your application.
· To apply, please complete the My New Term Application Form (available through our website) using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification and your motivation for applying to NLCS. This is in place of a covering letter. Please note that we cannot accept stand alone CVs.
· The vacancy closes on Monday 19th June at 7.00am, however early submission is recommended as we will review applications as they arrive and arrange interviews accordingly. We reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.
· If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact the NLCS Recruitment Team at [email protected] or telephone the School on 0208 952 0912
NLCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of all staff to share this commitment. As this role is classed as working in regulated activity, applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.
Website: www.nlcs.org.uk
School Address: Canons, Canons Drive, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 7RJ
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,451.00-£33,612.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free fitness classes
- Free flu jabs
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Transport links
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- finance: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 19/06/2023