HR, Finance Officer

Remedy Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a highly organised School Finance Assistant for a busy primary school in Greenwich, South East London. The candidate should have experience in school finance and administrative roles, with strong numeracy and IT skills. This is a full-time, term-time position with potential for permanent placement. Supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and easy access to public transport.

Benefits

Supportive school environment

Professional development opportunities

Public transport accessibility

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a school finance or administrative role.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
• Assist in budget monitoring and provide support to management.
• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions.
• Liaise with suppliers on financial queries.
• Prepare financial reports for leadership.

Skills

School-based finance experience

Strong numeracy skills

IT skills, particularly in Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Job description

School Finance Assistant - Primary School
Location: Greenwich, South East London
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 8:30am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: 18 - 22 per hour (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Term-Time, Temporary (with potential for permanent placement)

About the Role:

A busy and supportive Primary school in Greenwich is looking to appoint a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance/HR Assistant to join their administrative team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with school-based finance experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process purchase orders, invoices, and payments in line with school financial procedures
• Assist in budget monitoring and provide administrative support to the School Business Manager
• Maintain accurate records of income, expenditure, and financial transactions
• Liaise with suppliers, staff, and external agencies regarding financial queries
• Support the preparation of financial reports for leadership and governors
• Ensure compliance with all school finance and audit policies

Requirements:

• Previous experience working in a school finance or administrative role (SIMS/FMS experience desirable)
• Strong numeracy and IT skills, particularly in Excel
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

What the School Offers:

• Full-time, term-time hours: 8:30am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
• Supportive school environment with ongoing professional development
• Easily accessible via public transport links in Greenwich
• Potential for a permanent role following a successful placement

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this School Finance Assistant role, please contact Carly Walters at Remedy Recruitment Group