Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant - Sittingbourne, Kent 6-12 month contract, Hybrid Working, Term Time Hours A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to join a busy and supportive central finance team in Sittingbourne, Kent. This term time role offers variety, long-term development opportunities and the chance to work within a collaborative education environment with flexible working available after training. Why apply? Hybrid working once training has been completed Access to funded training and development opportunities Local Government Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Discounts with local and national retailers On-site parking The opportunity to gain recognised qualifications through an apprenticeship route A stable 6-12 month opportunity with an immediate start available Flexible working pattern consideration for the right candidate Key Responsibilities: As a Finance Assistant, you'll support a range of finance duties including: Managing accounts across multiple schools Processing purchase orders and invoices Running BACS payments and supplier payments Completing payroll reconciliations Authorising invoices and maintaining accurate records Managing shared finance inboxes Supporting school trips and related payments Working closely with internal and external stakeholders What we're looking for: To be successful in this Finance Assistant role, you should have: Previous school finance or academy finance experience Experience using PSF/Iris and Access systems would be highly beneficial Strong organisation and workload prioritisation skills A proactive and team-focused approach Good communication and interpersonal skills Confidence working in a busy office environment Availability to work a term time schedule with additional holiday working daysIf you're looking for your next finance opportunity in Sittingbourne, Kent, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join a supportive team where your experience and development will be valued. Job Number │ BS1105 / INDINDUSTRIALWC Location │ Sittingbourne, Kent Role │ Finance Assistant Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy