FINANCE ASSISTANT (PURCHASES)

Full Time, throughout the year

Claremont Fan Court School is a vibrant, independent school in Esher, Surrey, known for providing a nurturing and dynamic environment for both students and staff. We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and efficient Finance Assistant (Purchases) to join our finance team.

The finance assistant (purchases) will play a crucial role supporting the assistant management accountant with managing the day-to-day tasks of the purchase ledger, including processing purchase invoices via YOOZ, reconciling statements to the ledger and the preparation of monthly bank reconciliations for all bank accounts. They will also support the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties as required.

This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week throughout the year. We are flexible with start and finish times between the working hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm.

The successful applicant hold an AAT level 2 Certificate in Accounting, a recognised bookkeeping or similar qualification. We are looking for a strong team player with previous experience of working in accounts and purchasing, with excellent communication skills and a high degree of accuracy.

In return we offer a competitive salary and all the benefits of working in a thriving independent school including generous contributory pension, life assurance, free lunches during term time, onsite parking and a cycle to work scheme.?

Further details and how to apply can be found under the 'working at Claremont’ link on our website

Closing date: Wednesday 26 February 2025

Interviews will be held w/c Monday 3 March 2025

Please note that we reserve the right to conduct interviews prior to the closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are fully committed to creating and sustaining a positive and supportive working environment free from discrimination where staff feel valued and respected. We value individuality and diversity and believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.