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Position Type: Finance Assistant

Employment Type: Permanent Contract

Hours: 12 hours per week (Term Time only)

Salary: Essex School's Pay Scale 2Point 3-4 (dependent on experience)

Working Pattern: Hours to be worked over 3 to 5 days - to be agreed at interview/offer stage

The Governing Body are seeking to appoint a Finance Assistant to join our friendly, busy office. The successful candidate will:

· Have solid school/office financeexperience.

· Haveexperience in using Microsoft Excel, word and be computer literate.

· Have excellent written and oral communication skills.

· Be efficient, versatile and able to work on their own initiative.

· Have an excellent telephone manner.

· Be able to prioritise their own workload & plan effectively.

· Someone who is proactive, accurate and able to remain calm under pressure.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

· Processingof purchase ordersusing thefinance system (FMS).

· Be responsible for monitoring outstanding orders and chasing suppliers when required.

· Dealing with queries relating to invoices and orders.

· Carry out all financial administration in accordance with the Schools Financial Regulations

· Support/covering the main office including the reception.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post, you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

Ingrave Johnstone C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS check.