Accounts Assistant

Farrer Barnes are working with a large, community focused Multi-Academy Trust who are looking to add a strong Accounts Assistant to their small finance team. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will be assisting in the smooth running of the finance department and ensure all work is completed to agreed timescales.

This is a challenging and varied role which offers excellent exposure to a variety of accounts functions including sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control, VAT return and reconciliations.

If you are currently working towards a CCAB or AAT qualification and have a desire to work within the education sector, this could be the ideal role for you:-

The successful candidates will have:

• An ability to organise and prioritise your workload to meet deadlines
• A sound understanding of the fundamentals of double-entry bookkeeping and account reconciliation
• Attention to detail and accuracy
•  An analytical approach
• Intermediate Excel skills and competency with Word and Outlook

The candidate will have previous experience within a similar role in an accounts office ideally within an education environment with the ability to pay attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. You must have a confident approach to your duties with the ability to undertake a multitude of tasks at the same time. Strong Excel skills and a working knowledge of Sage are essential.