Finance Assistant - Sittingbourne, Kent
6-12 month contract, Hybrid Working, Term Time Hours
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to join a busy and supportive central finance team in Sittingbourne, Kent. This term time role offers variety, long-term development opportunities and the chance to work within a collaborative education environment with flexible working available after training.
Why apply?
Hybrid working once training has been completed
Access to funded training and development opportunities
Local Government Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounts with local and national retailers
On-site parking
The opportunity to gain recognised qualifications through an apprenticeship route
A stable 6-12 month opportunity with an immediate start available
Flexible working pattern consideration for the right candidate
Key Responsibilities:
As a Finance Assistant, you'll support a range of finance duties including:
Managing accounts across multiple schools
Processing purchase orders and invoices
Running BACS payments and supplier payments
Completing payroll reconciliations
Authorising invoices and maintaining accurate records
Managing shared finance inboxes
Supporting school trips and related payments
Working closely with internal and external stakeholders
What we're looking for:
To be successful in this Finance Assistant role, you should have:
Previous school finance or academy finance experience
Experience using PSF/Iris and Access systems would be highly beneficial
Strong organisation and workload prioritisation skills
A proactive and team-focused approach
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Confidence working in a busy office environment
Availability to work a term time schedule with additional holiday working daysIf you're looking for your next finance opportunity in Sittingbourne, Kent, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join a supportive team where your experience and development will be valued.
Job Number │ BS1105 / INDINDUSTRIALWC
Location │ Sittingbourne, Kent
Role │ Finance Assistant
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
