Admin Finance assistant

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Academics Ltd. is looking for a motivated Admin Finance Assistant to support the school’s administrative and financial functions in Coventry. This temporary position involves managing financial transactions and providing clerical support to ensure smooth operations. Candidates must have experience in administrative roles and strong financial process knowledge.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive school community

Qualifications

• Previous experience in administrative roles, ideally within a school setting.
• Strong knowledge of financial processes and use of purchase orders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative support for the school office.
• Process financial documentation including POs and invoices.
• Maintain accurate financial records according to procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

SIMS

FMS

Arbor

Job description

Job Title: Admin Finance Assistant
Location: Coventry
Contract Type: Temp
Salary: £90 - £130 per day
Start Date: As soon as possible

About the Role:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Admin Finance Assistant to join our dedicated team in Coventry. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the smooth and effective running of the school's administrative and financial functions.

The successful Admin finance assistant will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day administrative operations and will have responsibility for processing financial transactions, including purchase orders (POs), invoices, and supporting budget monitoring.

Key Responsibilities of a admin finance assistant in Coventry:

* Provide efficient and professional administrative support to the school office.
* Process financial documentation including purchase orders, invoices, and receipts.
* Maintain accurate financial records in line with school and local authority procedures.
* Assist with the reconciliation of accounts and petty cash.
* Liaise with suppliers, staff, and finance teams to ensure smooth and timely processing of financial data.
* Support with general clerical duties such as answering phones, managing emails, and filing.

Person Specification of a admin finance assistant:

* Previous experience working in an administrative role, ideally within a school or educational setting.
* Strong knowledge and experience of financial processes, particularly the use of purchase orders.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and school-based finance systems (e.g., SIMS, FMS, Arbor, etc.).
* Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Good communication skills and a professional, friendly manner.
* Be able to reliably commute to coventry on a daily basis

Why Join Us in Coventry?

* A welcoming and supportive school community.
* Opportunities for professional development and training.
* A chance to make a meaningful impact in the daily running of the school.