Finance Assistant

* Finance Assistant

Location:

Widnes, Cheshire We are seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join our school on a temporary basis. This role is essential in supporting the smooth running of the school’s financial administration.
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* Key Responsibilities:

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** Processing purchase orders and supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Maintaining and administering the school’s cashless payment systems using Arbor
• Setting up new billable items, including school trips, snacks, and school meals
• Monitoring accounts, chasing outstanding payments, and following up unpaid balances
• Responding to finance-related queries from staff and parents
• Supporting general finance administration as required
** The Ideal Candidate will have:*
* • Previous experience in a finance or administrative role (school or education sector experience desirable)
• Strong working knowledge of Arbor and Sage (desirable)
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence in handling queries and communicating clearly with a range of stakeholders
• The ability to work independently and manage routine financial processes effectively

This is a temporary maternity cover role, ideal for someone with strong school finance experience who can provide valuable support from day one.

Brookfields School provides a quality, inclusive and specialist education for pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties and autistic spectrum disorders.
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** An inclusive approach to teaching and learning to provide equal opportunities for all pupils
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• Sustaining the highest quality teaching and learning standards
• Promoting learning as a life-long process involving a wide community of people including families
** All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.
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