Foundation Finance Officer

Foundation Finance Officer Location: Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, KT2 6RL Salary: Range from Point 17 to 22 (£32,421-£35,031 pro rata actual £18,031 - £19,483) Pay award pending) Hours: 3 days a week (Term time plus 3 weeks) The Role Tiffin School is looking to appoint a Finance Officer to join our growing team. This new role will be devoted to managing the accounts for The Tiffin School Foundation, a separate charity, which is a landowner, fundraises and supports Tiffin School. There are large areas of overlap between the Foundation and Tiffin School finances and operations. The role of The Tiffin School foundation has increased significantly recently, creating the need for its own dedicated finance personnel. The role is part time, 21.6 hours a week, over 3 days with some flexibility in working hours by agreement with the successful candidate. Hybrid working available. Key Responsibilities Bookkeeping and Reporting: * Record all donation income on the ToucanTech database * Provide a donor care service for all Foundation donors, in conjunction with the Development and Alumni Manager * Transfer and input income figures to Quickbooks, and excel cashbook * Process and record all expenditure transactions on Quickbooks * Perform month end bank reconciliations * Process gift aid claims and work to increase gift aid income * Prepare budget v actual reports – weekly and monthly * Raise sales invoices and chase debtors * Reconcile client accounts and deposits Additional Tasks: * Prepare year end accounts preparation and external audit * Prepare reports for the Foundation Board and Grists Committee * Work with Finance team on areas of overlap between Foundation and School, reconcile and transfer funds * Work with Development and Alumni Manager to increase Foundation income * Assist with other Finance department work as required Skills and Qualifications * Full or Part qualified AAT accounting technician or equivalent * 2 years finance experience, to include: * Donor database transaction inputting * Payment processing * Ledger accounting * Bank reconciliations * Effective communication skills with the ability to use a range of communication styles and techniques appropriate for the target audience and purpose * Strong analytical skills and attention to detail * Work as part of a team and on own initiative * Flexible approach and ability to work under pressure * Ability to prioritise and plan workloads to meet specified deadlines * Ability to exercise sound and balanced judgement over financial decisions * Good Microsoft Office skills * Knowledge of Taxation (Gift Aid and VAT) Benefits A beautiful and peaceful setting to work in Season ticket loan Cycle to Work scheme Salary advance scheme for a rental deposit Free on-site parking Enhanced maternity benefits 6.2 weeks holiday Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution 19.5%) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Tiffin School, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application. Closing date: Noon on Monday 7th October 2024. Interview date: w/c 7th October 2024. We reserve the right to interview in advance of the closing date. Tiffin School welcomes applications for all posts from appropriately qualified people regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Tiffin School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online social media checks and the Disclosure and Barring Check