Finance Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Sutton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly PAYE payment

No umbrella deductions

CPD courses access

Online availability portal

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are supporting a welcoming primary school in Sutton to recruit a reliable Finance Assistant. The role is full-time, based on-site, from the end of September 2026 with an ongoing temporary contract and potential for permanency depending on performance.

The school emphasises a supportive culture and strong community ethos. The Finance Assistant will handle financial records, invoices and payments, using Excel and Microsoft Office within a collaborative administrative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounts or administrative role.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Confident with financial records, invoices and payments.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a school team.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day financial administration for the school.
• Assist with invoicing and payments processing.
• Maintain organised financial records and spreadsheets.
• Collaborate with admin and leadership teams to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Finance

Accounts

Administrative

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Finance Assistant - Primary School - Sutton, South LondonSutton, South London | Full-Time until 4pm | Ongoing contract on supplyTradewind Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a welcoming and inclusive primary school based in the Sutton area of South London, in their search for a reliable and organised Finance Assistant to join their administrative team from the end of September 2026 on a full-time, ongoing basis through Tradewind Recruitment.

This is a full-time position starting from the end of September 2026 on an ongoing but temporary basis initially, with the potential for a permanent opportunity based on suitability to the role and school.

About the School

This well-regarded primary school offers a supportive and nurturing environment where both staff and pupils are encouraged to thrive.

The school benefits from:

• A supportive and approachable leadership team
• A welcoming and collaborative staff team
• A strong community ethos and inclusive culture
• A positive and professional working environment
• Well-organised administrative and support systems
• A commitment to high standards across the school
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have previous experience working in a finance, accounts or administrative role - please do not apply unless you hold this experience
• Have strong organisational and administrative skills
• Be confident working with financial records, invoices and payments
• Have excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Be confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to work independently while also contributing effectively to a wider school team
• Be reliable, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
• Ideally have previous experience working within a school or education setting, although this is not essential

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the school's day-to-day financial administration and will work closely with the wider administrative and leadership teams to ensure financial processes are managed accurately and efficiently.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, supporting schools and education professionals across London and the surrounding areas.

Benefits include:

• Competitive rates of pay paid weekly via PAYE
• No umbrella company deductions
• Access to over 2,500 CPD-accredited courses through our partnership with The National College
• A user-friendly online portal to manage your availability
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant with over 7 years' experience in education recruitment
• Direct communication via phone, email, SMS and WhatsApp
• Opportunities to secure permanent positions through long-term and ongoing placements