Finance Assistant

Robert Half are delighted to be working in exclusive partnership with the Prep Schools Trust to recruit a Finance Assistant on a permanent basis - based in Abingdon, and offering up to £35,000. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that encourages individual and collective growth of the schools within.

The company:

The Prep Schools Trust is a strong network of schools across England with their Trust office based in Oxfordshire who are dedicated to the education, wellbeing and development of children. They recognise their responsibility to the wider communities in which they operate and work to make a positive impact beyond their schools.

The role:

As a key member of the Prep Schools Trust you will be working closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team to oversee and operate all processes related to the billing of Fee Income and administration of EYF. This role involves regular contact with schools parents and you will be representing the Trust externally.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to;

1. Managing all aspects of fees for the Trust

• Termly Fee Billing
• Termly and Monthly Nursery Billing
• Extras Billing

2. Collection of overdue fees in accordance with Trust policy

• Credit Control
• Administration and liaising with Debt collect agencies

3. Administration of services related to Fee Income, including School Fee Plan, childcare vouchers, and Early Years Funding

• Partnering with schools to ensure EYF is running efficiently
• Administration of all EYF across the trust
• Driving better processes to ensure efficient running of all funding

4. Administration of the Bursary application process

5. Liaising with internal and external stakeholders queries

6. Fees in Advance Calculations and reconciliations

The successful candidate will have previous experience in a nursery or independent school setting and have a strong customer focus; friendly and personable. They are looking for someone with:

• High standards of written and verbal communication
• Strong business partnering skills
• Good team-working and communication skills, including the ability to communicate and build rapport with colleagues at all levels across the business
• A hands on attitude
• Good IT skills including Excel

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