Finance Assistant

Posted 12/05/2026 by Academics

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Location:
Sittingbourne, Kent
Salary/Rate:
£15 - £17/hour
Finance Assistant - Sittingbourne



Key Skills & Responsibilities

  • Support day-to-day financial operations including invoicing, processing payments, and budget monitoring
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in line with organisational and statutory requirements
  • Assist in the preparation of financial reports for senior leadership and relevant stakeholders
  • Reconcile accounts, including expenses, school funds, and other financial transactions
  • Support budget setting, forecasting, and ongoing financial planning processes
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and organisational policies
  • Liaise with suppliers, external auditors, and local authority finance teams where required
  • Assist with processing expenses, purchase orders, and financial documentation
  • Support wider financial administration including grant funding and fundraising activity


Skills & Experience

  • Previous experience in a finance or accounts support role, ideally within an education or public sector environment
  • Strong understanding of financial processes and record keeping
  • Confident use of financial systems and Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent numeracy skills with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines
  • Strong communication skills when dealing with staff, suppliers, and external organisations
  • Proactive approach with willingness to support process improvements
  • Relevant finance qualifications (e.g. AAT or working towards) desirable but not essential

If you are interested - please apply via the link!

Type:
Permanent
Start Date:
ASAP
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
120520261_1778603232
Job ID:
225100846

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