Finance Administrator - Accounts Payable

Summary:

Finance Administrator - Accounts Payable role at a school in Buckinghamshire.

About the School:

A school committed to fostering individual talents, academic excellence, and a supportive environment where students thrive. It offers a strong pastoral culture and a focus on preparing young people for the future.

The Opportunity:

As a Finance Administrator - Accounts Payable, you will play a key role in managing the school's financial processes, ensuring timely and accurate handling of accounts receivable. This is a vital position that supports the smooth operation of the school and directly impacts the experience of families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide general administrative support for the school's Accounts Receivable function.
• Act as the first point of contact with parents regarding unpaid invoices, issuing reminders and exploring support options.
• Monitor aged debt and escalate issues through appropriate channels in a timely manner.
• Support data entry, reporting, and documentation related to incoming invoice payments.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the school and centralised finance teams to ensure accurate financial reconciliation.
• Prepare financial data and reports for senior leadership.
• Maintain accurate records, manage filing, and process routine documentation efficiently.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Previous experience in an administrative role managing sensitive conversations.
• Strong communication skills, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• High levels of accuracy, attention to detail, and discretion.
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and database input.

Preferred

• Experience in financial administration or using finance systems such as Xero and ParentPay.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £15,000 per annum.
• 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Permanent position with 52 weeks of work per year.