Finance Assistant

William Ellis School is a thriving, voluntary aided, non-denominational, inclusive comprehensive boys’ school serving the educational needs of boys from the ages of 11 to 18. It is an attractive site on the edge of Hampstead Heath with excellent access to Central London. It is a neighbourhood of great social and cultural diversity, and this diversity is very well represented at William Ellis.

The school is committed to nurturing successful students and good citizens through strong relationships in line with the school motto, “rather use than fame”. The school is part of the longest-established and most successful mixed sixth form consortium in London, LaSWAP, which enables our students to access a wide range of subject expertise. We provide excellent professional opportunities for staff and are part of the Camden family of schools.

The school wishes to appoint an enthusiastic Finance Assistant to support our Finance Manager. The successful candidate will play a key role in the school.

Main responsibilities:

• Maintain historical accounting records and assist in the preparation of monthly bank reconciliations, quarterly VAT returns and annual year-end accounts
• Assist in the preparation of financial management reports for the Headteacher and Governors’ Committees as requested
• Liaise with the Finance Manager on all financial matters
• Assist in the preparation of and monitoring of departmental budgets
• Assist the Finance Manager in managing all bank accounts
• Assist in the preparation and submission of VAT claims
• Assist in the maintenance and storage of all accounting records relating to the School’s catering operations
• Oversee all income relating to school trips, book deposits, etc. and issue receipts
• Ensure all invoices are receipted by the appropriate budget holders
• Process orders, invoices and BACs (BACS = bank-to-bank money transfers)
• Deal with enquiries from suppliers regarding deliveries and payments
• Print reports from FMS (Financial Management System)
• Assist with the management of the School’s minibus. This will primarily be managing all payments associated with the minibus

If you are seeking a challenging and highly rewarding position enriching the lives of students and the school community, we look forward to hearing from you.

Why choose William Ellis School for your next career move?

We offer:

• A beautiful location next to Hampstead Heath
• Easy transport links – Kentish Town on the Northern Line, as well as bus routes
• A staff car park
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• An extensive CPD programme with exceptional professional opportunities

Interested candidates are welcome to contact the school on 020 7267 9346 for an informal conversation with a senior leader about the role and the school or to arrange a visit.

Application packs can be downloaded from the school website: www.williamellis.camden.sch.uk. Please send completed applications by email to: HR@williamellis.camden.sch.uk.

Closing date: 6th October 2023

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date.

William Ellis School is committed to Equal Opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and therefore expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, all appointments are subject to DBS checks and excellent references.