Finance Assistant

We require a Finance Assistant to join the busy Finance department at the Howard of Effingham School.

Reporting to the Lead Finance Office Manager, you will work within a cluster of three schools within the Bookham/Effingham area, and some local travel to these schools will be part of the role when required. You will undertake a range of financial procedures, including placing orders, invoicing, preparation of cheques, issuing receipts and dealing with supplier issues, together with recording financial transactions ensuring accurate coding and efficient processing in compliance with finance policies and procedures.

The successful applicant will have a minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade C or above, or equivalent, or able to evidence ability at an equivalent level.  The ability to work with others to achieve objectives and provide excellent customer service is essential, as is experience of working in a busy office environment, together with the ability to prioritise and plan own workload in the context of conflicting priorities.

THPT can offer: 

• An opportunity to be part of a dynamic and developing organisation.
• Excellent benefit package to include Cycle to Work, Sainsbury’s Loyalty Discount and access to discount schemes.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Rewards and Benefits Scheme that includes Loyalty and Service Awards.

Interviews may take place prior to the closing date by mutual agreement.

Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

The Howard Partnership Trust is school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.