Finance Assistant

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoke Primary School is seeking a highly organised Finance Assistant to join the busy school office. You will support the School Business Manager with financial processes and act as the welcoming face of the school to staff, pupils, and visitors.

Role involves data entry, reconciliations, invoicing and reporting in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality and professional communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or financial administration is required.
• Proven accuracy in data entry, reconciliations, invoicing and reporting.
• Strong organisational and confidentiality skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support to the school office under the direction of the School Business Manager.
• Handle data entry, reconciliations, invoicing and reporting to support school operations.

Skills

Data entry

Reconciliations

Invoicing

Reporting

Attention to detail

Job description

Stoke Primary School is a welcoming two-form entry school located near Ball Hill. We are deeply committed to meeting the unique needs of every child throughout their time with us. With the highest expectations for both staff and pupils, we strive to foster a supportive and inspiring learning environment. Our passion lies in delivering a rich, carefully tailored curriculum that ensures all children are engaged, challenged, and able to thrive. You will be joining a small, friendly, and supportive administration team at the heart of the school. The team consists of two Administrators, a part-time Finance Assistant and a School Business Manager, all working collaboratively to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school., We are seeking a highly organised and professional Finance Assistant to join our busy school office team. Working under the direction of the School Business Manager, you will play a vital role in delivering an efficient financial support service while acting as the welcoming face of the school. This is a varied and rewarding role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to supporting pupils, families, and staff.

We are looking for a motivated and reliable individual with proven experience in a finance or financial administration role, who can bring strong financial knowledge and accuracy to our busy school office. The ideal candidate will be confident in handling financial processes such as data entry, reconciliations, invoicing, and reporting, with a clear understanding of the importance of compliance, attention to detail, and confidentiality. Alongside these financial skills, you will be highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities, and remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment. You will also be a professional and approachable communicator, able to work effectively with staff, parents, and visitors. A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to adapt to changing demands are essential, as is a commitment to supporting a welcoming and child-focused school environment.

• Salary £26,847-£30,515 Pro Rata, Term time only +2 weeks, 40 weeks