School Finance Assistant

Job Description

Tradewind are teamed up with an Outstanding Prep school in Hammersmith who are looking for an experienced Finance Assistant to join their team in August 2020 on a permanent contract. This position requires a calm, flexible, non-judgemental and very discreet person who can work quickly and precisely. Attention to detail and reliability are paramount. This position also requires excellent organisational skills and someone who can work to deliver to deadlines.Job Requirements:*Good literacy skills*Good numeracy skills, *IT literacy (word processing and spreadsheets) *Knowledge of Google and Apple technology are essential*Experience of Sage, ParentPay, and Xero is desirable, and experience in a school is an advantage.Job Description and Benefits:*Finance Assistant*Full-time, Permanent*8.00am-4.30pm, Monday to Friday*Kensington, London*Commencing mid-August 2020*Small friendly team environment*30 days holiday p.a. (in addition to Bank Holidays)* Discounted school fees (subject to passing probationary period)* Free lunch provided during Term TimeRemote working: Temporarily due to COVID-19 but you will be required to attend school for handover and induction training and to complete banking transactions over a secure connection as and when required.By registering with Tradewind, we can offer you:*We attract top education talent and in return offer top rates of pay*We care about your training and development more than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact! Thats 18 more than our next nearest competitor*Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn up to *£100*Full interview preparation and assistance - so youre fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success*Help with lesson planning - our support doesnt stop once weve secured you a placement*Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability*Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultantsTo be successful in applying you must:*Hold QTS status or equivalent teaching qualifications*This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks *Your CV must include full details of Education and work history, any employment breaks must be explained *You must have the legal right to work in the UK Click Apply now to be considered for this Finance Assistant teaching opportunity. Or for more information about the role, contact Kaitlin Little at Tradewind on / Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates, clients and employees come first. At Tradewind you will have access to 25 fully certified CPD courses, thats 18 more than our next nearest competitor, all focused on making you the best you can be. We have the very best people available to take your call and look after you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and take the time to really get to know you. Put simply; we listen, we learn, we deliver. Why Because our people matter most.We specialise in matching Teachers and Support Staff to their dream job, and help Primary, Secondary and SEN schools recruit for a wide range of roles across our 11 offices in the UK, including: London, the West Midlands, the North West, East Anglia, the North East, the South West, Yorkshire, the Midlands, Herts and Bucks.Awarded REC Audited Education gold standard - Tradewind Recruitment are committed to Safeguarding and are also a proud Equal Opportunities Employer.