Essential

Desirable

Education and Qualifications

§   Good general level of education to include Maths and English

§  Level 1 or 2 award in book keeping or equivalent.

§  AAT Qualified or part qualified

Job Experience and knowledge

§  Accounts administration experience including purchase and sales ledger

§   Experience of processing purchase orders

§   Confident in the use of IT (Word, Excel, internet, email and accounting systems)

§   Excellent knowledge of excel formulas and functions

§   Efficient and accurate data entry

§   Previous use of an accounts package

§  Knowledge of Business Accounting regulations

§  Experience working in a school/education setting

§  Experience of working in an independent school

§  Knowledge of Engage accounting software (schools accounting system)

§  Previous use of a MIS system

Skills/Abilities& Competencies

§   Ability to analyse complex problems

§   Ability to work independently using own initiative but understand when to escalate matters

§   Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, be pro-active and self- motivated, understanding priorities and managing workload affectively

§   “Can do” attitude

§   Proficient in the use of MS Office applications, email and the Internet

§   Able to produce analytical data and report to a comprehensive standard including the dissemination of this information to a range of different users

§   High level of literacy and numeracy

§   Strong organisational skills and ability to work to a high degree of accuracy

§   Excellent attention to detail

§   Ability to work within and apply all school policies

§   Good statistical skills contributing data to reports, such as Monthly Financial Management reports

§   Ability to interact with people at senior management level

§   Influencing, persuading, and negotiating skills.

Personal Attributes

§   Ability to use discretion and willingness to maintain confidentiality on all school matters

§   Excellent communication skills at all levels including use of tact, empathy and sensitivity

§   Ability to use initiative

§   Excellent interpersonal skills

§   A team player who is professional and who can work independently and collaboratively across the school

§   Commitment to Continued Professional Development.

§   Flexibility and willingness to meet the needs and requirements of the role