School Finance & Admin Assistant - Full-Time

Tradewind Recruitment; Sutton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly PAYE payment

No umbrella deductions

CPD courses access

Online availability portal

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are supporting a welcoming primary school in Sutton to recruit a reliable Finance Assistant. The role is full-time, based on-site, from the end of September 2026 with an ongoing temporary contract and potential for permanency depending on performance.

The school emphasises a supportive culture and strong community ethos. The Finance Assistant will handle financial records, invoices and payments, using Excel and Microsoft Office within a collaborative administrative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounts or administrative role.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Confident with financial records, invoices and payments.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a school team.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day financial administration for the school.
• Assist with invoicing and payments processing.
• Maintain organised financial records and spreadsheets.
• Collaborate with admin and leadership teams to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Finance

Accounts

Administrative

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment are supporting a welcoming primary school in Sutton to recruit a reliable Finance Assistant. The role is full-time, based on-site, from the end of September 2026 with an ongoing temporary contract and potential for permanency depending on performance.

The school emphasises a supportive culture and strong community ethos. The Finance Assistant will handle financial records, invoices and payments, using Excel and Microsoft Office within a collaborative administrative team.