Finance Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to support a busy school in Hounslow. The ideal candidate will have strong numerical skills and experience in financial administration. Responsibilities include processing invoices, maintaining financial records, and assisting with payroll. This is a full-time position offering competitive pay within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in finance or accounts administration, preferably in a school or educational setting.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day financial administration, including processing invoices and payments.
• Maintain accurate financial records and prepare reports for senior leadership.
• Support payroll administration, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Collaboration

Education

Formal qualification in accounting or finance (e.g., AAT)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Finance systems

Job description

Finance Assistant - Hounslow

Location: Hounslow Pay: 14 - 16.50 per hour Contract: Full-time

We are recruiting a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join a busy school in Hounslow. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong numerical skills, financial administration experience, and a passion for supporting the smooth operation of school finances.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day financial administration including processing invoices, purchase orders, and payments.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support the preparation of reports for the School Business Manager and senior leadership.
• Reconcile accounts, monitor budgets, and track expenditure to ensure compliance with school policies.
• Support the management of school income, including invoicing, cash handling, and banking procedures.
• Assist with payroll administration, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, audit requirements, and safeguarding procedures.
• Liaise with staff, suppliers, and external stakeholders regarding financial queries.
• Support the implementation of financial policies and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Person Specification

Essential

• Strong numerical and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Previous experience in finance or accounts administration, preferably in a school or educational setting.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with finance systems desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding.

Desirable

• A formal qualification in accounting or finance (e.g., AAT) or willingness to obtain.
• Experience of using school management information systems or finance software.
• Knowledge of school financial procedures and public sector finance.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a supportive and professional team, contribute to the efficient running of school finances, and develop your career in education finance.

Apply Now

If you are a motivated and organised professional looking to make a real difference as a Finance Assistant, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.