Finance Administrator

Overview

Starting as soon as possible/Spring 26

Benenden School, one of the country’s leading independent day & boarding schools, has an exciting opportunity, for an individual with experience of working in a Finance Administrator role, within its Finance Department.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic team player to join our Finance team, all of whom work closely with other departments in a busy and progressive educational and boarding community.

This role will assist with the billing ledger system and is involved in other aspects of the wider finance department.

This role, which is wide ranging, includes:

• Assisting with all aspects of the fee billing process
• Managing the fee billing mailbox
• Liaising with stakeholders in a timely and professional manner
• Assisting with reconciling and posting month end fee control and bank accounts
• Assisting with monitoring deposits and the leaver process
• Assisting with month end management accounts and year-end audit processes
• Assisting with maintaining spreadsheets for bursaries, scholarships & other fee remissions
• Assisting with all aspects of the credit control process

Benenden School is an independent day and boarding school for girls, founded in 1923 and situated in 250 acres of beautiful parkland in rural Kent. At present, there are 550 girls in the School, aged 11-18.

Meals are provided to staff whilst on duty. The School’s leisure facilities, including a fitness gym and swimming pool are free for staff to use, when available.

The School reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date and encourages early applications.

The post-holder will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom they come into contact. They must ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times, this appointment will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Benenden School is committed to equal opportunities and equal pay for all employees.