Finance Assistant

London Borough of Hounslow; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Professional development

Job summary

London Borough of Hounslow is seeking a part-time Finance/Admin Assistant for Crane Park Day Nursery. The role involves financial administration, invoicing and payroll support, with 28-30 hours weekly and a salary of £34,488 per annum pro rata.

The successful candidate will handle confidential information, work with figures accurately and support the nursery team in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounts or administration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and spoken communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day financial administration and record keeping.
• Process invoices, payments and receipts.
• Monitor nursery fee payments and follow up outstanding balances.
• Assist with payroll and staff-related financial administration.
• Prepare basic financial reports for management and accountants.
• Liaise with parents, suppliers and colleagues regarding financial queries.

Skills

Finance experience

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Job profile for Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

23/09/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £34,488 per annum (pro rata) / 28 - 30 hours per week Job category/type Education & Schools Date posted 03/09/2026 Job reference R0007415 Attachments attachment 2026 Non Teaching Application Form.docx attachment Finance Officer.pdf

Job description

FINANCE ASSISTANT

Location:Crane Park Day Nursery, Norman Avenue, Hanworth, TW13 5LN

Salary:£34,488 per annum (pro rata)

Closing Date:23/09/2026

NURSERY FINANCE ASSISTANT

• Salary:£34,488 per annum (pro rata)
• Hours:starting 28-30 hours per week with a view to increase to 36 hours within a year
• Contract:Permanent

We are looking for aFinance/Admin Assistantto join our friendly nursery team and provide efficient administrative and financial support.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who isorganised, reliable and confident working with numbers, with a keen eye for detail and a professional approach to handling confidential information.

Key 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 professionally with parents, suppliers and colleagues regarding financial queries
• Providing general administrative support to the nursery team
• Maintaining confidentiality and complying with relevant nursery policies and procedures

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in finance, accounts or administration
• Is confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Has excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Is comfortable working with figures and maintaining accurate records
• Communicates clearly and professionally
• Can work independently while also being a supportive team member
• Is reliable, approachable and able to manage competing priorities
• Understands the importance of confidentiality when working with financial and personal information

Previous experience within a nursery, school or childcare setting would be an advantage, but is not essential.

What We Offer

• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional development
• The opportunity to become an important part of our nursery community

If you are organised, detail-focused and enjoy working in a busy, people-focused environment,we would love to hear from you.

Crane Park Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and appropriate pre-employment reference checks will be required for the successful candidate.