Job opportunity
If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic finance team while developing your skills in accounts payable, we encourage you to apply for this position. This is a fixed-term (maternity cover), part-time (50%) contract.
Contract length: 6 months
Day shift
20 hours of work per week, Monday to Friday (no weekends).
Pay & Benefits
- £14,745 which derives from a basic salary of £29,490 gross per annum
- 5.6 weeks of statutory holiday including national bank holidays + additional annual leave
- Contribution to a Health Cash Plan
- Free lunch (during term time) cooked fresh in our kitchen
- Welcoming social spaces (staff room + roof terrace)
- Social events and staff parties
- Discount at local businesses including Wembley Costa and Wembley Leisure Centre
Responsibilities
- Liaise with insurers for teaching staff and produce annual data to support new cover
- Cost control and analysis
- Procurement
- Prepare data needed for monthly management accounts for the Financial Controller
- Corporate credit cards reconciliation
- Contribute to the annual audit process
- Support with Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Support with orders, including liaising with suppliers
- Build strong relationships with school leaders, colleagues in the central team and external partners
- Develop and enhance internal controls to safeguard assets, improve financial accuracy, and minimise risks
- Assist the COO and Financial Controller with any projects or specific tasks required
Experience
- Proven experience in accounts payable
- AAT, ATT, or part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
- Competency with financial software with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing demands effectively
- Analytical, detail-oriented, with excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- A clear dedication to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, aligning with school policies and standards
- Ability to work really well in a team whilst being a proactive and self-driven professional
- Quick learner
Right to work in the UK
On the 1st January 2021, free movement ended and the UK introduced a new immigration system, which treats EU and non-EU citizens equally and has transformed the way in which all migrants come to the UK to work and study. The position advertised does not qualify for a Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidates must already have the right to work in UK.
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This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. The post holder may be required from time to time to undertake other duties within the School as may be reasonably expected, without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. This is a common occurrence and would not justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.
It is a requirement that all staff work in a flexible manner compatible with their jobs and in line with the school's objectives. Please note that the job description for this position may be reviewed and amended to incorporate the future needs of the school.
The Lycée International Winston Churchill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and security checks will be carried out before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and a recent enhanced DBS check for regulated activity, as well as overseas police checks from any countries in which a candidate has lived for more than three months, including a national police check.
By applying for this position, the applicant authorises Lycée International Winston Churchill to contact any organisations where they have worked for references.
The Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill is an equal opportunities employer.
