Education Finance Assistant: Budget & Compliance

Marchant Recruitment; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Finance Assistant for a Primary School within a Multi-Academy Trust in Basingstoke. The role supports financial operations, payroll input, and supplier queries, reporting to the School Business Manager and central finance.

You'll handle purchase orders, invoices, month-end tasks and budget monitoring, while maintaining confidentiality and high accuracy in a structured educational setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounts or strong administrative environment.
• Excellent numeracy with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Strong IT skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders, invoices, credit notes and payments in accordance with Trust regulations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support month-end and year-end procedures.
• Assist with budget monitoring, reconciliations and reporting requirements.
• Administer staff expense claims and provide payroll input as required.
• Liaise with suppliers, budget holders and central finance to resolve queries.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure the finance function runs smoothly.
• Support audit processes and ensure documentation is maintained to required standards.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Financial systems

Confidentiality

Education

Experience in education/public sector

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Finance Assistant for a Primary School within a Multi-Academy Trust in Basingstoke. The role supports financial operations, payroll input, and supplier queries, reporting to the School Business Manager and central finance.

You'll handle purchase orders, invoices, month-end tasks and budget monitoring, while maintaining confidentiality and high accuracy in a structured educational setting.