Finance and Admin Assistant

Haringey Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

St James Primary School in Muswell Hill is seeking a Finance/Admin Assistant to support the School Business Manager and help run the school office. The role combines finance, enrichment administration and general office duties, requiring an organised, proactive administrator with strong financial skills.

Experience with school finance systems (Novus, RM Finance, FMS) and ICT skills in Word and Excel are essential. Part-time (25 hours/week, term time) to 31 August 2027, start September 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience with school finance systems (Novus, RM Finance, FMS) and payment platforms.
• Strong ICT skills, especially Word and Excel.
• Organised, accurate and able to meet deadlines.
• Clear communicator with empathy and discretion.
• Enjoys working as part of a committed and enthusiastic team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the School Business Manager in undertaking duties.
• Assist with the operation of financial systems and internal controls within the school.
• Administer the School Nursery programme.
• Assist with general administration requirements of the school office.
• Administer the school’s extended school enrichment programme.
• Promote and develop the Christian ethos of the school.
• Uphold the school’s vision, values and aims and to abide by agreed professional behaviours and attitudes.

Skills

School finance systems

Excel

Microsoft Word

Organization

Communication

Discretion

Teamwork

Discretion

Tools

Novus

RM Finance

FMS

Job description

Position: Finance and Admin Assistant

Salary: Scale 4 , Spinal point 7-10 per annum

Hours of work: Part Time (25 hours per week) considered – Term Time Only

Contract Term: Fixed Term Until 31st August 2027

Closing Date: 21st August 2026

Start date : September 2026

At St James Primary School, we are proud of our high standards, warm Christian ethos and consistently strong outcomes for our pupils. Located next to Highgate Wood in vibrant Muswell Hill, our school benefits from excellent transport links, local amenities and a supportive community.

We are currently looking for a Finance/Admin Assistant to support our School Business Manager and play a key role in the smooth and effective running of our busy school office. You must be an organised, proactive administrator with strong financial skills.

About The Role

This is a varied and rewarding position combining finance, enrichment administration and general office support.

You Will

• To assist the School Business Manager in undertaking their duties and responsibilities
• To assist with the operation of financial systems and internal controls within the school
• To administer the School Nursery programme
• To assist with general administration requirements of the school office.
• To administer the school’s extended school enrichment programme
• To promote and develop the Christian ethos of the school
• To uphold the school’s vision, values and aims and to abide by agreed professional behaviours and attitudes

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience with school finance systems (e.g. Novus, RM Finance, FMS) and payment platforms
• Has strong ICT skills, particularly in Word and Excel
• Is organised, accurate and able to meet deadlines
• Communicates clearly
• Demonstrates empathy, discretion and excellent interpersonal skills
• Enjoys working as part of a committed and enthusiastic team.

Why Join Us?

• A welcoming and dedicated staff team
• A culture of high expectations and continuous improvement
• Access to high-quality in-house and external professional development

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

As a school, we embrace diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential selection criteria.