Finance Coordinator

Best Practice Network • Bristol, ENG, United Kingdom • 2w ago

Job Description

About Us:

We at Best Practice Network share the belief that every child, regardless of their background, should benefit from an excellent education. To achieve that, we support and train the educational professionals who work alongside them to be the best they can be, so in turn, they can transform the lives of children and young people.

We're a friendly, DfE accredited, Ofsted outstanding training company providing apprenticeships, professional development and the DfE's 'Golden Thread' (trainee teachers to school Executive Leaders). We are adaptable, collaborative, and genuinely value the work we do to support the education sector, as much as our trainees do.

Our people are at the heart of our business and our passion and commitment to education is what drives us. As a result, we have seen incredible growth over the last few years both nationally and internationally.

We aim to be an employer where everyone can be themselves, do their best in an inclusive working environment and where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.

About the Role:

Responsibilities of the role include:

Processing of suppliers' invoices
Matching invoices to Purchase Ordering system
Reconciliation of purchase ledger to suppliers' statements
Advising budget holders on the correct coding to be used on Purchase Orders/Requisitions
Checking the VAT treatment on purchase ledger transactions
Resolve suppliers' queries promptly, accurately and in a professional manner
Reconciliation of purchase ledger accounts for credit card expenditure and suppliers paid by direct debit
Processing of employee expense claims
Setting up new suppliers
Any other duties as may be required

About You:

You will:

Be reliable, hardworking and professional with at least one year's experience of working in a fast-paced finance team.
Be able to build and demonstrate strong working relationships at all levels.
Have the ability to organise, plan and prioritise time and tasks effectively whilst meeting the needs of multiple stakeholders.
Work well under pressure, dealing with issues as they arise.
Be open to change, actively seeking ways to improve all aspects of the business.
Be highly competent using MS Office.
Be confident working with people at all levels.
Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
AAT level 3 (at least) will be an advantage.

Our Benefits:

28 days holiday and get an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to max 33 days PLUS bank holidays.
We pay for a Healthcare Plan once you've passed probation, which includes access to a private GP.
From day 1, free life insurance covering up to x4 your salary.
We'll both add money into your pension pot after 3 months.
Get 25% off online learning resources for year 1 to GCSE with EdPlace.
Choose what flexible benefits you want after you've passed probation - this could be buying extra holiday, dental, topping up your healthcare plan, bikes, gym membership, electric cars and give as you earn.

BPNINDEED!