Crosfields is a positive, happy, ‘can do’ school offering a very thorough academic education with considerable breadth outside the classroom.
Our mission is to provide an exceptional education which is broad, thorough and enjoyable, enabling children to make the most of themselves and to be considerate of others.
If you are a team player with drive, enthusiasm and an interest in working in a committed educational environment, we would love to hear from you and show you around our wonderful school.
Work Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday, all year round
Location: Office based at School
We will support a Level 3 or 4 AAT apprenticeship for the right candidate (arrangements and package will be varied accordingly). Please be clear in your application if you would be interested.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The role provides an opportunity to support across the whole range of accounting and finance activity in a busy Independent School. This can include the following areas, and we tailor remit to the skills and motivations of the successful candidate. There is real scope to develop in your role here at Crosfields.
Key Requirements·

• Managing the end to end purchasing and supplier invoice and payment process
• Managing staff expenses, school credit cards and other payment methods.
• Contributing to billing, customer query handling and payment across both the core school and all its wider commercial activities
• Supporting the monthly payroll processes
• Bank reconciliations
• Involvement in various other adhoc finance matters for example finances for school trips, charity and fundraising finances, etc.

Skills
Essential

• A minimum 1-2years’ experience working within a finance or accounts environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage and prioritise workload.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems with minimal guidance.
• Finance qualifications (or working towards) would be advantageous.

Desirable

• AAT level 2 or 3 qualifications, and/or other recognised bookkeeping qualifications
• A-Levels or equivalent with a notable numeracy content
• School/Education finance experience

Personal Qualities

• Proactive, personable and confident
• Professional and effective communication via telephone, email and face-to-face
• A keen eye for detail and meticulously organised

SAFEGUARDING AND CHILD PROTECTION
Crosfields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. For further information, please see here Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 .
As a result of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, employers now have to verify that new recruits who are not British nationals are eligible to work in this country. Therefore, any applicant who is offered an interview will asked to provide official documentation to verify their ID, address and right to work in the UK. It is also normal practice for the School to ask for original qualifications and professional membership documents to be presented at interview as detailed on the application form.
Crosfields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, online checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information on our recruitment processes can be found on our website: Crosfields School Recruitment Policy.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Reading: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Purchase ledger: 1 year (preferred)
• Finance: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person