Temporary - Accounts Assistant
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Description
JOB DESCRIPTION: ACCOUNTANT
Job Title: ACCOUNTANT
Department: Administration
Reports to: Finance Manager
Direct Reports: NO
Job Scope
To provide support to the organisation by ensuring that all financial and accounting functions are performed to a high standard and by agreed deadlines.
To ensure efficient and accurate processing of payments and invoicing.
To maintain accurate records in relation to all school financial matters including approvals, budget coding, uploading to the finance system.
EC/ISP Principles
Begin with children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are essential for learners and learning.
Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences, and promote the wellbeing of self and others.
Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.
Providing excellent customer service to staff and parents and ensuring transparency and clarity of information.
Responding to queries and complaints in a timely manner to avoid the need for follow up.
Preparation and issuing of tuition fee and exams invoices and supporting with collections.
Coordinating payment plan documentation requirements; ensuring that requirements are fulfilled.
Maintaining general ledger accounts by reconciling accounts receivable and payable.
Execute payments to suppliers after relevant approval by management.
Follow up with suppliers on outstanding or overdue payments.
Manage petty cash and the accurate recording of receipts.
Contribute towards month and year end closing, and quarterly VAT submissions.
Maintain accurate filing and records for auditing purposes.
Assist with the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
Key Relationships
Internal: Leadership Teams, Academic and Administration staff
External: Parents, external suppliers and third party providers.
Position Requirements
Qualifications and related Experience
Education:
Higher education (degree, diploma or equivalent) in Finance.
Experience:
Proven experience in a Finance role at this, or a similar level.
Experience of working in an educational establishment.
Experience of accounting software and data entry.
Competencies: Skills & Abilities
Excellent communication and people skills at all levels.
Keen attention to detail.
Ability to coordinate and collate data.
Health and Safety Awareness.
Energetic and enthusiastic.
A dynamic, positive approach to deliver the school's vision.
Self-motivation and ability to take initiatives.
Demonstrate an understanding of & commitment to our best practice model.
Good knowledge and information of school operations.
Skilled in the use of finance and accounting system.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff.
Presentation skills with the ability to present information in a concise and professional manner.
Organization skills: well organized and able to prioritize tasks and workload.
Customer service.
Critical thinking.
Ability to negotiate, persuade and motivate others.
Willing attitude to be a part of the school team.
Strong sense of professionalism.
Safeguarding and welfare of children.
A collaborative team-player with excellent interpersonal skills.
Behaviour management.
Demonstrated competency to use computer applications related to the role, including word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Record keeping and report preparation methods.
Interpersonal skills including tact, courtesy and patience.
Customer focused.
Willingness to undertake appropriate Professional Development.
Competencies: Knowledge
You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.
Collaboration: Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is cooperative and a genuine team player.
Learning & Getting Better: Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better.
Outcome driven: Can be counted on to find solutions.
Resilience: Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.
Community Focus: Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.
Integrity & Ethical Management: Works ethically and with integrity.
Safeguarding Statement
The English College and ISP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics.
Review & Declaration
This job description is subject to annual review by Principal, in collaboration with the post holder to ensure that it is kept up to date and relevant. Any changes will be implemented after consultation with the post holder.
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v1 08/2023
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