Finance Assistant – School Budget & Admin Support

Remedy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education is seeking a Finance Assistant to provide efficient financial and administrative support to a school. You will work with the Finance Manager and School Business Manager to manage daily financial administration, liaising with staff, suppliers and parents to ensure accurate processing and reporting.

The role focuses on purchase orders, invoicing, banking, and month-end procedures, with emphasis on confidentiality and accuracy. Appropriate finance experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a finance or administrative environment.
• Good understanding of financial administration and basic accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise competing demands.
• Excellent IT skills with Excel and MS Office.
• Confident communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Team player and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders, invoices, credit notes, and other financial transactions accurately and promptly.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure transactions are coded to the correct budget.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Process payments and income in line with school procedures.
• Assist with banking, recording and reconciling income.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and assist with debt collection where required.
• Maintain petty cash and staff expense records.
• Assist with administration of school trips, clubs, activities, and other income services.
• Support processing and reconciliation of school meals, fees, lettings, and other charges where applicable.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Excel

Communication skills

Education

Finance or accounting qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Remedy Education is seeking a Finance Assistant to provide efficient financial and administrative support to a school. You will work with the Finance Manager and School Business Manager to manage daily financial administration, liaising with staff, suppliers and parents to ensure accurate processing and reporting.

The role focuses on purchase orders, invoicing, banking, and month-end procedures, with emphasis on confidentiality and accuracy. Appropriate finance experience is desirable.