School Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant

Full Time Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm

We are seeking a proactive and organised Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy Finance team within a school setting, supporting the efficient and accurate delivery of Procure-to-Pay processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and finance skills who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and takes pride in delivering a high level of accuracy and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Managing the Accounts Payable mailbox and responding to queries.
• Processing supplier payments in a timely manner.
• Resolving invoice and payment queries with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.
• Assisting with reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Processing staff expenses.
• Supporting year-end finance activities.
• Working closely with colleagues across the school to ensure financial information is accurate and up to date.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of finance systems and processes.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, Finance Assistant, or similar finance role.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence using finance systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• A proactive and professional approach to work.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Essential Requirements

• Previous finance or accounts payable experience.
• Ability to work full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.
• A current Enhanced DBS Certificate registered with the DBS Update Service.

Please note: This role is based within a school. Due to safeguarding requirements, we are unable to consider candidates who do not already hold a valid Enhanced DBS Certificate registered with the DBS Update Service.

What We Offer

• Full-time, stable working hours.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to further develop your finance and administration skills.
• A rewarding role supporting the day-to-day operations of a school.

If you are an organised and detail-oriented finance professional looking for your next opportunity within a school environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today.