Accounts Assistant

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team on a fixed-term, 12-month contract. This role would suit someone with solid, hands-on accounts experience who can hit the ground running and quickly get to grips with our processes. Working closely with the Accounts Manager, you'll support sales, purchase and general ledger transactions - from fee collection and supplier invoicing to month-end reconciliations and budget reporting. About You Previous accounts experience, ideally including credit control and monthly reconciliations Good understanding of basic accounting principles Strong Excel and MS Office skills Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with parents and suppliers Able to work reliably and independently from day one GCSE-level education (or equivalent); AAT Level 2 or bookkeeping qualification desirable Previous experience in a school finance team is a plus Why Join Us You'll join a friendly, busy Finance team at the heart of the School, taking on a varied role with real ownership from the outset. Previous experience in a school finance team, credit control, or monthly reconciliations would be an advantage, but a genuine willingness to learn new processes and systems is just as important to us. Why Join Us As a member of our Finance team, you'll be part of a friendly, supportive department at the heart of the School, gaining valuable experience in a varied and rewarding role. Full job description and person specification attached. Safer Recruitment: Oakham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection vetting, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.