Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant - Sittingbourne Key Skills & Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day financial operations including invoicing, processing payments, and budget monitoring
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in line with organisational and statutory requirements
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports for senior leadership and relevant stakeholders
• Reconcile accounts, including expenses, school funds, and other financial transactions
• Support budget setting, forecasting, and ongoing financial planning processes
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and organisational policies
• Liaise with suppliers, external auditors, and local authority finance teams where required
• Assist with processing expenses, purchase orders, and financial documentation
• Support wider financial administration including grant funding and fundraising activity

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts support role, ideally within an education or public sector environment
• Strong understanding of financial processes and record keeping
• Confident use of financial systems and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent numeracy skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills when dealing with staff, suppliers, and external organisations
• Proactive approach with willingness to support process improvements
• Relevant finance qualifications (e.g. AAT or working towards) desirable but not essential