Finance Assistant (part time)

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a Finance Assistant to join a school finance team in Westminster. The role focuses on processing invoices, maintaining records and supporting daily financial operations in a busy school environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong numerical and administrative skills, be proficient in Excel, and able to work 2 days per week. This part-time position starts November 2026 and requires a proactive, confidential approach.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and administrative abilities.
• Accurate and detail‑oriented with data handling.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Discretion handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, purchase orders and payments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Reconcile bank statements and financial records.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Assist with budget monitoring, expenditure tracking and financial reporting.
• Support staff expenses and supplier payments processing.
• Respond to finance-related queries from staff, parents and suppliers.
• Assist with month-end procedures, audits and financial compliance.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team as required.

Skills

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finance Assistant

Location: Westminster, London
Salary: 16 - 18 £/hour, dependent on experience
Hours: Part-time (2 days)
Start Date: November 2026

Join Our School as a Finance Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join a school finance team in Westminster. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong numerical and administrative skills who would like to contribute to the smooth running of a busy school environment.

The successful candidate will support the school's finance function, ensuring that financial transactions are processed accurately, records are maintained efficiently, and financial procedures are followed in line with school policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Process invoices, purchase orders and payments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Reconcile bank statements and financial records.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Assist with budget monitoring, expenditure tracking and financial reporting.
• Support the processing of staff expenses and supplier payments.
• Respond to finance-related queries from staff, parents and suppliers professionally.
• Assist with month-end procedures, audits and financial compliance.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team as required.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent numerical, organisational and administrative skills.
• Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail.
• Is confident using Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications.
• Has good written and verbal communication skills.
• Can prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Handles confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Has previous experience in a finance or accounts role; experience in a school or educational setting would be an advantage.

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