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