Background

Dove International Montessori School is a thriving international bilingual Montessori and IB World School, serving a diverse, globally-minded community across all year groups. Our Finance Department plays a vital role in supporting the school’s operations, and we are looking for a diligent, detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our team.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accounts Assistant will provide day-to-day financial and administrative support across the school’s accounts function. This is a hands-on, accuracy-driven role suited to a candidate who is organised, trustworthy, and comfortable working with numbers in a busy international school environment. Proficiency in both French and English is an added advantage given the multilingual nature of our school community.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications and Experience

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated experience in an accounts assistant, bookkeeping, or finance administrative role
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• High level of numerical accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong professional integrity and ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French (spoken and written) — a significant added advantage in our multilingual school community
• Experience working in a school, NGO, or international organisation finance function
• Familiarity with school fee management systems or student information systems
• Experience supporting payroll processing or working with HR and finance systems

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Health and medical insurance
• A friendly, multicultural working environment

Additional Notes

DIMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks in accordance with our child protection policy.

• Process and issue invoices for school fees, trips, and other charges accurately and on time
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including tracking outstanding payments and following up with families and suppliers
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records in the school’s accounting system
• Assist the Finance Manager with monthly and termly budget reports and financial summaries
• Support payroll processing by collecting and verifying timesheets and relevant documentation
• Manage petty cash, process expense claims, and maintain clear supporting documentation
• Liaise with suppliers, vendors, and service providers for procurement and payment queries
• Maintain organised, up-to-date filing systems for all financial documents, both digital and physical
• Assist with internal and external audit preparation, providing accurate records and documentation as required
• Respond to finance-related queries from parents, staff, and external parties in a professional and timely manner
• Support the Finance Manager with ad hoc financial and administrative tasks as needed

• Proficiency in accounting software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• High level of numerical accuracy
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong professional integrity
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion
• Good written communication skills in English
• Good verbal communication skills in English
• Proficiency in French (spoken and written) - preferred

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated experience in an accounts assistant, bookkeeping, or finance administrative role
• Experience working in a school, NGO, or international organisation finance function - preferred
• Familiarity with school fee management systems or student information systems - preferred
• Experience supporting payroll processing or working with HR and finance systems - preferred