Finance Assistant

• Hourly rates: £14.78- £16.83 per hour PAYE (temp to perm role) 
• Location: Dorking, Surrey- 100% office based 
• Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week.

Join a small independent educational setting as a Finance Assistant, where you will support day-to-day financial processing and general administration. This role is perfect for someone looking to develop their finance and administrative skills in a supportive and purpose-driven environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Process invoices, payments, receipts, and set up supplier accounts.
• Support fee administration, reconciliations, cashflow updates, and audit preparation.
• Maintain accurate financial records and adhere to internal policies.
• Provide administrative support and assist with reception duties as required.
• Handle confidential information with utmost professionalism.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• GCSE English & Maths (Grade 5+).
• Strong ICT skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience with finance software (e.g., Xero) is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Understanding of GDPR, confidentiality, safeguarding, and professionalism.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a varied role within a supportive environment.
• Ideal position for career development in finance and administration.
• Contribution to a purpose-driven educational setting.

Due to the nature of the education environment, all candidates will need to have safeguarding in place and a DBS taken up, prior to starting.