Finance Assistant

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 essentialIf you are interested - please apply via the link