School Finance Assistant

Remedy Education; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy secondary school in Southwark is seeking a School Finance Assistant to support financial operations, including processing transactions and budget monitoring. This role requires strong organisation and numeracy skills, with opportunities for permanent placement based on performance. Ideal for candidates with school finance experience.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive school environment

Accessible via public transport

Potential for permanent placement

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or administration within a school setting is essential.
• Ability to handle financial data accurately.
• Good organisational and time management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders, invoices, and payments according to school procedures.
• Assist in budget monitoring and prepare financial reports.
• Liaise with suppliers and maintain accurate financial records.

Skills

Numeracy

Organisational skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Education

Experience in school finance or administrative role

Tools

SIMS

FMS

Excel

Job description

School Finance Assistant - Secondary School
Location: Southwark, South East London
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: 15 - 20 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: 8:00am - 4:00pm, 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 Scott Arbuckle at Remedy Recruitment Group