Are you passionate about numbers and looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your career in finance?
St Joseph’s College, Ipswich, is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join our vibrant team!
We are a private school in Ipswich offering a seamless education through Nursery, Prep school, Senior school and Sixth Form, St Joesphs College nurtures young people who are ready to take their place in the world.
As an Account Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the finance function of the school. Working closely with the finance team, you will contribute to the accurate and timely preparation and recording of financial transactions. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and a commitment to maintaining financial integrity.
The postholder must be able to demonstrate, through either relevant qualification or studying towards (e.g. AAT or similar), or through relevant successful experience in a comparable role.
- Monthly Payroll – Support HR with monthly payroll, providing advice and reviewing documentation
- VAT– Assist in completing and reviewing quarterly VAT return
- Cash Book-Co-ordinate with finance team to populate cash book before posting
- Credit control – as directed by Head of Finance
- Sales ledger management– Fee invoice generation, preparing and issuing invoices to non-educational customers who rent our facilities.
- Direct Debit collection – allocations. Termly, 1/15th of each month, updating sales ledger.
- Communicating information– for registration fees and deposits received to admissions team, biweekly.
- Administration– record keeping for larger trips, billing, and payment.
- Management Accounts – Supporting with month end postings to facilitate completion of monthly management accounts.
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation– Completion of Balance Sheet reconciliations for review.
Why Join Us?
- Supportive environment-We value our staff and provide opportunities for professional development.
- Beautiful campus-Work in a picturesque setting that inspires creativity and well being.
- Community spirit- Be part of a team that values collaboration and mutual respect.
- Benefits- Subsided catering, health care, pension scheme and competitive salary.
How to apply?
Further details and an application form can be found at https://www.stjos.co.uk/community/vacancies/ or by contacting the HR Officer by email ([email protected]) or telephone (01473) 690281. Should you like to have a preliminary discussion please do not hesitate to contact the College.
The closing date for applications is Midday Friday 14 February 2025.
The College reserves the right to interview prior to the closing deadline, so early applications are encouraged.
Please send a completed application form and covering letter which evidences your suitability for this position to [email protected].
To help with your application the following guidance relating to recruitment at St Joseph’s College is available for all applicants to download:
St Joseph’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service