School Finance Assistant – Growth, Training & Impact

Marchant Recruitment; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary aligned to Trustpay

Training and professional development

Progression opportunities

Wellbeing focused culture

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a Primary School within a Multi-Academy Trust in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, to recruit a Finance Assistant. The role supports financial operations, with duties across purchase orders, invoices, payroll input and month-end processes.

A strong attention to detail and confidentiality are essential, with reporting to the School Business Manager. The post offers flexibility with part-time or full-time hours and an opportunity to contribute to robust financial

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance, accounts or strong administrative environment.
• Excellent numeracy skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and financial systems.
• Professional, discreet and able to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders, invoices, credit notes and payments in accordance with Trust financial regulations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support month-end and year-end procedures.
• Assist with budget monitoring, reconciliations and reporting requirements.
• Administer staff expense claims and provide payroll input as required.
• Liaise with suppliers, budget holders and the central finance team to resolve queries.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the finance function.
• Support audit processes and ensure documentation is maintained to required standards.

Skills

Financial administration

Budget monitoring

Payroll input

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Stakeholder liaison

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial systems

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a Primary School within a Multi-Academy Trust in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, to recruit a Finance Assistant. The role supports financial operations, with duties across purchase orders, invoices, payroll input and month-end processes.

A strong attention to detail and confidentiality are essential, with reporting to the School Business Manager. The post offers flexibility with part-time or full-time hours and an opportunity to contribute to robust financial