Finance Assistant (Part-Time)

Hewett Recruitment; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a part-time Finance Assistant for a school in Kidderminster. The ideal candidate will have strong financial administration skills and previous experience working in a school setting. Responsibilities include processing invoices, data entry, and supporting finance operations. A valid Enhanced DBS is mandatory, and candidates should be empathetic and resilient while managing challenging situations. Flexible working hours are available, and the pay rate is £16-£17 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous finance experience essential.
• Experience working in a school environment beneficial.
• Empathetic, patient, and able to manage challenging behavior.
• Accurate, organized, and confident handling finance data.

Responsibilities

• General finance administration.
• Processing invoices and credit notes.
• Data entry and upkeep of financial records.
• Supporting day-to-day finance operations for the school.

Skills

General finance background

Empathy

Resilience

Data entry

Finance administration

Tools

Access Education finance system

Job description

Finance Assistant - Part-Time

Mandatory requirement - updated service Enhanced DBS

We are currently seeking a Finance Assistant to join a school environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who is confident working within an educational setting and has a strong general finance background. The role requires someone who is empathetic, resilient, and able to work calmly within a challenging school environment.

Key Details - Finance Assistant

• Part-time role - 2-3 days per week
• Flexible working hours available:
  • 8am-4pm / 8am-3pm / 9am-1pm (flexible within the week)
• Start Date: January 2026 (Interviews expected December 2025)
• Pay rate: £16-£17 per hour
• Previous school experience desirable
• Enhanced DBS required - existing DBS ideal; new check can be processed if needed
• Experience with Access Education finance system beneficial, not essential

Responsibilities - Finance Assistant

• General finance administration
• Processing invoices and credit notes
• Data entry and upkeep of financial records
• Supporting day-to-day finance operations for the school

Person Specification - Finance Assistant

• Previous finance experience essential
• Experience working in a school environment beneficial
• Empathetic, patient, and able to manage challenging behaviour
• Thick-skinned and resilient
• Accurate, organised and confident handling finance data

To Apply

If you're a finance professional who combines strong administrative skills with empathy and resilience, we'd love to hear from you.