School Finance Assistant

Remedy Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive secondary school in Southwark seeks a highly organised School Finance Assistant to join their administrative team. The ideal candidate will have experience in school finance, strong numeracy skills, and attention to detail. Responsibilities include processing invoices, assisting in budget monitoring, and preparing financial reports. This full-time role offers term-time hours with the potential for permanence after a successful placement.

Benefits

Supportive school environment

Ongoing professional development

Easily accessible via public transport

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a school finance or administrative role.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
• Assist in budget monitoring and support the School Business Manager.
• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding financial queries.
• Prepare financial reports for leadership and governors.

Skills

Strong numeracy skills

IT skills (Excel)

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Experience in school finance

Job description

School Finance Assistant - Secondary School

Location: Southwark, 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 Secondary school in Southwark is looking to appoint a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance 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 Southwark


• 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