Finance Officer- Hybrid Working

5 days ago

United Kingdom Reed- UNLIMITED Full time

This role will play a key part in supporting the Interim Finance Manager in maintaining the school’s financial health through accurate data analysis, preparation of annual accounts, budgets, payroll administration, billing and treasury functions. The ideal candidate will collaborate across departments to ensure financial compliance, provide valuable insights to stakeholders through analytical reporting and support change initiatives. This role provides an excellent opportunity for growth within a collaborative finance team. The successful candidate will gain exposure to various areas of financial management, including compliance, payroll, and audit preparation, with opportunities to develop their expertise in school finance.
Financial Reporting and Data Analysis

Assist the finance manager in preparing annual accounts, budgets, monthly management accounts and quarterly VAT returns
Analyze and interpret financial data for budget holders and other team members
Ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial data by regularly reviewing inputs from the Purchase Ledger Controller and the bookstore
Produce analytical reports on financial data to provide insight and comparative benchmarks to the relevant stakeholders
Payroll Administration
Support the Payroll Controller with compiling monthly payroll and maintaining accurate records
Produce analytical reports on payroll data
Fees and Billing
Support Fees Controller with invoicing, including data verification, parent/staff communications and aged debtor ledger oversight
Liaise with other departments to ensure the accurate billing for extra-curricular activities and services
Other accounts office duties

Provide support to colleagues within the finance office during periods of absence or peak workload, ensuring continuity of service
Other tasks as necessary to support the smooth operation of the finance department.
Reconcile internal financial data with external systems (e.g.payment gateways, expense management software)
Oversee payment systems including credit merchants, expense platforms and procurement platforms
Liaise with external auditors and prepare the necessary reports and reconciliations to meet audit requirements
Demonstrable experience working in a finance/business environment
Accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards
Specific experience with MS applications such as Excel and Power BI is a plus
Experience in using financial/accounting systems
A demonstrable awareness of and commitment to diversity and inclusion and to safeguarding in education
The American School in London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS enhanced), Disqualification by Association Self-Declaration, Declaration of Criminal Record, checks against the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) Prohibition List (Teacher Status Checks) including Identity, Address, Date of Birth, a Full Employment History, Right to Work in the UK, overseas checks where applicable, at least 2 references (one with current or most recent employer, where appropriate) and original documentation of Qualifications (where appropriate). All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act . These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. In our international community, we aspire for the cultures and backgrounds of our employees to mirror those of our families and student body, and we enthusiastically welcome applications from candidates who bring diverse life experiences, perspectives and skills. Educators with knowledge of global education and prospective applicants for any position who are committed to diversity and inclusion are particularly welcome to apply. The American School in London will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, maternity or parental status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under local law.

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