Accounts Assistant

The Pointer School, a leading independent co-educational school for boys and girls aged 3-11, maintains a vibrant Christian Ethos. The school seeks an Accounts Assistant to work within its busy school office. The role involves assisting the Business Manager and Accounts Manager with all aspects of accounting & finance. In addition the candidate would be expected to carry out general administrative duties as required by the school office.

Some training in accounting is required, previous experience in accounting position is desirable. The successful applicant will be confident, articulate and able to deliver outstanding customer experience for staff, parents and pupils.

The candidate needs to have excellent IT skills, particularly Excel and Sage Accounts and have good attention to detail, as well as the ability to recognise and demonstrate the need for confidentiality, tact and diplomacy, be comfortable meeting new people and communicating via telephone.

Applications close on 30th September 2018. The post will commence as soon as possible. Salary: £19-29k. Remuneration will reflect experience and ability.

The Pointer School is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of students and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS);