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Finance Assistant

Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: BH21, Canford Magna, Dorset

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

Finance Assistant
20-25 hours per week | Wimborne, Dorset | 6-months fixed term
We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our team on a part-time basis. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the smooth running of finance operations.
Responsible for ensuring the efficiency and control of all purchase and sales ledger transactions, along with the associated processes, this role will be focused on Canford’s trading company and taking full ownership of Equals cash card reconciliation.
What will the role involve?
  * Raising sales ledger invoices and ensuring cash is collected.
  * Ensuring invoices are correctly registered, filed and authorised.
  * Maintaining customer and supplier data.
  * Assisting with weekly payment runs.
  * Ensuring financial controls are effectively applied.
Who are we looking for?
  * High standard of verbal and written communication.
  * High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  * Numerical skills and experience in finance systems.
  * Ability to prioritise workload appropriately.
  * Uses initiative to work flexibly and independently whilst working as part of the team.
  * Customer service, education and/or credit control experience desirable.
Please note that this role involves working through school holidays and is not term time only.
For further information, and to apply, please click apply
Closing date: Sunday 12th April 2026
Early applications are very much encouraged. We will review and shortlist candidates on an ongoing basis and may close the vacancy once the right candidate has been identified. Candidates are therefore advised to submit their applications promptly to avoid disappointment.
Canford School is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our Community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Canford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Those selected for interviews will be required to provide a Safe to Receive reference from their faith leader. All successful job applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening

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