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eTeach UK Limited; Stockport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts at national supermarkets

Job summary

eTeach UK Limited is seeking a Finance Assistant on a permanent basis to join the busy school administration team. You will support day-to-day financial operations, processing supplier invoices, raising purchase orders, and maintaining records in SIMS and Excel.

The role requires GCSE Maths and English, prior admin/finance experience, and strong IT skills. 37 hours per week, term time plus inset days; pro rata salary according to NJC Scale 3.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (Grades 4-9 / A*-C) or equivalent.
• Experience in administrative or finance role, ideally in education.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and school systems.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, raise purchase orders, and resolve payment queries.
• Oversee online school payment systems for trips, lunches, and activities.
• Maintain accurate digital financial records and update SIMS/Excel.
• Assist with month-end procedures, bank reconciliations, and petty cash.
• Handle routine finance queries from staff, parents, and auditors.
• Provide administrative support to the main office as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational abilities

Data confidentiality

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: NJC Scale 3 points 5-6 £26,427 to 26,847 pro rata

Finance Assistant - Permanent

Salary: NJC Scale 3 points 5-6 £26,427 to 26,847 pro rata Actual salary paid: £22,908 to £23,272 37 hours per week - term time plus 3 inset days 8.00am-4.00pm Mon-Thu 8.00am-3.30pm Fridays We are looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic finance assistant to join our busy administration team. You would be working closely with the Finance Manager and play an essential role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the school. You will ensure smooth processes, accuracy, and strict compliance with financial regulations are followed.

Key responsibilities

• To process supplier invoices, raise purchase orders, and resolve payment queries.
• To oversee online school payment systems for trips, lunches, and school activities.
• To maintain accurate digital financial records and update school management systems (e.g., SIMS, Excel.
• To assist with month-end procedures, bank reconciliations, and monitoring petty cash.
• To deal with routine finance queries from staff, parents, and external auditors in a professional manner.
• To provide administrative support to the main office as and when required.

Qualifications

Good literacy and numeracy skills, including GCSE Maths and English (Grades 4-9 / A*-C) or equivalent.

Experience

Prior experience in an administrative or finance role, ideally within an educational setting (though training on school systems will be provided).

IT Competence

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Someone with a high level of attention to detail, strong organisational abilities, and a commitment to handling sensitive data with total confidentiality

Benefits

• A strong emphasis on staff well-being and free access to external support agencies if needed. Specific benefits including discounts at national supermarkets and high street retailers as well as a cycle to work scheme and other health related benefits.