A great opportunity is now available for a suitably qualified and experienced Accounts Assistant to support the daily functioning of the school. The role is for circa 30 hours per week and there is some flexibility regarding actual days/hours worked.

The key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Monthly payroll
• School fee billing
• Administration of Swimming Pool hire
• Other ad hoc support including cover for the Purchase Ledger function and school trip administration.

We seek applicants with good accounting skills, who have recent experience of operating payroll and billing systems, preferably within a school environment. Knowledge of the Independent School sector and of WCBS PASS accounting software would be a distinct advantage.

The successful candidate will have excellent IT skills, high levels of accuracy, the ability to meet fixed deadlines and strong communication skills.

In return we offer:

• A competitive salary ranging from £29,000 to £33,500 according to experience (pro-rata for 30 hours).
• 6 weeks paid annual holiday (pro-rata) plus statutory holidays and a week’s ‘shutdown’ at Christmas.
• Automatic enrolment into Group Personal Pension plan. School contributes 7% of your salary if employee contributes 3%. Employees may choose to opt out.
• Life assurance
• Lunch, snacks, fruit and beverages provided free of charge whilst the school is in session.
• Free access to the School’s swimming pool and tennis courts at specified times.

To discover more about the role please see the job description and person specification.

Applications will only be considered using the School’s application form. Completed applications should be sent to HR@bps.school.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Monday 5^th May. Interviews are scheduled towards the end of that week. We do however, encourage early application as we may conduct interviews as applications are received. We reserve the right to withdraw the position before the closing date.

Safeguarding Statement

Beaudesert Park is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children at the School. Therefore this appointment will be subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure check, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. This will give details of all spent and unspent convictions, reprimands, warnings, and cautions. The supplied references will be taken up and the School will approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications.

We are an equal opportunities employer.