Finance & Admin Assistant – Nursery (Flexible Hours)

London Borough of Hounslow; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly environment

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Professional development

Community involvement

Job summary

London Borough of Hounslow is seeking a Finance/Admin Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations and administrative tasks at Crane Park Day Nursery in Hanworth. The role requires accuracy, reliability and comfort with numbers, including invoices, payments and payroll support.

Excellent organisational skills and strict confidentiality are essential. Prior nursery or childcare experience is advantageous, with a friendly team environment and opportunities to develop financially focused

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounts or administration.
• Proficient with Excel and MS Office.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confidential handling of information.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with day-to-day financial administration and record keeping.
• Processing invoices, payments and receipts.
• Monitoring nursery fee payments and following up outstanding balances.
• Processing Early Years funding applications to the Local Authority.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and spreadsheets.
• Assisting with payroll and staff-related financial administration.
• Supporting purchase orders and supplier accounts.
• Preparing basic financial reports and information for management and accountants.
• Liaising with parents, suppliers and colleagues regarding financial queries.
• Providing general administrative support to the nursery team.
• Maintaining confidentiality and complying with nursery policies and procedures.

Skills

Organised

Confident with numbers

Attention to detail

MS Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

London Borough of Hounslow is seeking a Finance/Admin Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations and administrative tasks at Crane Park Day Nursery in Hanworth. The role requires accuracy, reliability and comfort with numbers, including invoices, payments and payroll support.

Excellent organisational skills and strict confidentiality are essential. Prior nursery or childcare experience is advantageous, with a friendly team environment and opportunities to develop financially focused