Nottingham High School is welcoming applications for a Finance Assistant to join our Finance Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to become part of a supportive and professional environment, helping to ensure the smooth running of the school's financial operations.

More information on the role can be found in our Candidate Information Pack or visit our website: Finance Assistant Vacancy

Please apply through our website or send applications to jobs@nottinghamhigh.co.uk

The Role:

• Proactively manage the collection of outstanding school fees during the three annual billing cycles, maintaining effective communication with parents and guardians.
• Process all aspects of the Purchase Ledger function across the Infant, Junior and Senior Schools, including invoice processing, payment runs, supplier statement reconciliations, monitoring aged creditors, and reconciliation of the Purchase Ledger control account to the General Ledger.
• Prepare and complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including prepayments, accruals, trip accounts, and expense reconciliations (full training provided where required).
• Support the management and monitoring of aged debt balances, assisting with credit control activities to minimise outstanding debts.
• Assist with the procurement and ordering of goods, supplies, and services, supporting both the Finance and Student Services teams as required.
• Assist in the preparation of audit documentation and respond to audit information requests.
• Act as a key link between the Purchase Ledger and Accounts Receivable functions, supporting a newly created hybrid role with opportunities to improve and streamline financial processes.
• Complete Lodge Fund reconciliations accurately and within required timescales.
• Support the Sales Ledger function across the Infant, Junior and Senior Schools, including raising and posting invoices, allocating receipts, maintaining credit control, and processing transactions using iFinance, WisePay, and Worldpay.
• Organise and process cash, cheque, and card income, ensuring accurate posting within the finance system and timely banking of funds.
• Support the administration of music fee income and refunds, working closely with the Music Administrator.
• Respond professionally to bank, payment, and debt-related queries, building effective working relationships with colleagues, parents, and other key stakeholders.
• Assist with the administration and reconciliation of petty cash.
• Apply approved discounts to invoices, including scholarships, bursaries, and staff discounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with school policies.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes, maintaining high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and customer service.