Transactional Accountant

Salary: £35,000 

We have an opportunity for a flexible and hard-working person to join our three-strong Finance Team. Reporting directly into the Financial Controller, our Transactional Accountant will require tenacity and assertiveness on a daily basis. The post holder will be agile in their approach whilst recognising that “no two days will ever be the same” and will be analytical and able to multitask.

A full job description is available, but the responsibilities will include:

• The recording of incoming cash receipts, including ensuring standing orders and bank transfers are completed timely and accurately
• Coordination of month-end close procedures
• Ensuring petty cash is managed within group policies with all transactions processed timely and accurately
• Preparation of monthly management accounts

We would like to hear from you if you:

• Are AAT qualified or equivalent with significant relevant equivalent experience
• Have experience of Finance IT applications
• Have industry knowledge within the school sector

Sir William Perkins’s School is a high-performing independent girls’ school for approximately 600 students aged 11 – 18 years. The Head is both a member of HMC and GSA. It was founded in 1725 and is now on an attractive 12-acre site situated on the outskirts of Chertsey, a two-minute walk from the railway station and very near to the junction of the M3 and M25.

As well as a competitive salary, we offer attractive benefits, including closure over the Christmas holiday period and fee discounts for staff members.

How to apply

If you would like to join our team, your covering letter and application should be addressed to the Head, Mr C Muller. 

If you would like to arrange to tour the School before making an application, or if you have any questions then please contact Mrs J Field, Director of Human Resources, Compliance and Risk.

The closing date for all applications 31st March 2022.

Applications will be considered on arrival so early applications are encouraged.

Sir William Perkins’s 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).