The job requires the following personal attributes and skills:
A very good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
A good working knowledge of Google Suites
An experience of working with management information systems
A professional telephone manner
A proven record of communicating to clients effectively via email
An interest in working in an educational environment
Experience of working in an educational environment would be an advantage
A positive outlook on life
A sense of humour
A solution focused attitude
A calm and logical manner
An ability to solve problems
Proactivity

Gross salary: 20 000 EUR per year

We are seeking a person who would like to join our Finance team and work in a dynamic International environment. You need to enjoy every day being different and have an abundance of energy and take joy from facilitating aspects of the school that help our students to grow and learn. The skills of flexibility, adaptability and positivity are crucial to this position.

The role of Finance and Operations Assistant is a key role in our school admin team and will require a proactive and forward thinking individual. This role will call upon the successful applicant to use project management skills, high level IT skills, great communication skills and a willingness to follow up, monitor and maintain processes. Good knowledge of MS Excel, and attention to detail are important to be successful in this position.

Job purpose:
To assist the school Business manager with the day to day tasks relating to finance and school operations. To contribute to the effective running of the school and support the administrative and academic team.
Responsible to:
School Business Manager
Job responsibilities and tasks:
To work alongside the school business manager to ensure that school fees are paid and recorded correctly.
To contact debtors through phone and email communications
To make purchase orders for educational materials
To photocopy and upload invoices
To work alongside the school Head of admissions to set up contracts and record information on the accounting system JDE and the government VIIS system.
To be responsible for school uniform selling, stock control and ordering
To oversee and organise the school bus service and any additional school day excursions.
To coordinate fee paying extra curricular clubs
To assist with the day to day operation of the school by replacing the receptionist during break and lunch times.
To understand and use our school management systems ISAMs for recording information and finding information.
Sending general emails and communications from the school senior leadership to parents
To work alongside other members of the administration team to support new members of the school team with immigration and relocation.

The candidate must possess a good level of English. Latvian language is essential and Russian language is an advantage.

Please apply by sending your CV and a brief covering letter in English with a reference “Finance and Operations Assistant”.

The deadline for the applications is May 20th, 2022. We would prefer that the candidate could be ready to start work asap.

King's College, The British School of Latvia
Mārupes nov., Pinki, Turaidas iela 1, LV-2107 (Latvia)
Tel: (+371) 27000344
www.kingscollegeschools.org

Conditions:
Private medical insurance after 1 year
4 weeks vacation time.
Working hours in school 08.00-17.00 each working day
Breakfast, lunch and snack provided free of charge each working day when in school