School Finance Assistant - Hackney

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking a School Finance Assistant for a full-time role in Hackney to support the finance team with invoicing, payments, and record keeping.

The role requires strong attention to detail, Excel proficiency and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. DBS checks and UK work eligibility are required.

Competitive hourly pay and opportunities for professional development are offered, with a refer-a-friend scheme rewarding £300 shopping vouchers.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with School database software (SIMS) and FMS is desirable but not essential
• Outstanding organising and analytical skills
• Eligibility to work in the UK - this is essential
• Enhanced DBS on the update service
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented and accurate
• 2 recent proven references

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the finance team with a variety of financial tasks
• Process invoices and payments accurately and efficiently
• Maintain accurate financial records
• Assist with budget preparation and monitoring
• Reconcile bank statements and other financial documents

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Tools

SIMS

FMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

School Finance Assistant - Hackney - Join Our Team!

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about working in education?

Do you enjoy contributing to the smooth financial operations of a school?

Then this School Finance Assistant position in Hackney could be the perfect fit for you!

Our client is looking for an experienced Finance Officer committed to providing a highly effective and efficient administrative function to their stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is keen to broaden their experience across a range of finance areas.

The role is full time Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

School's overview

This amazing Independent School in Hackney seeks to serve its community by providing excellent and creative education in a well mannered setting. They value the beauty and diversity of creation and all humanity, whilst courageously and prayerfully addressing big questions and small details. All are to feel valued and each pupil is to have the very best chance of personal and educational development.

Following are some of the responsibilities for this role:

• Provide support to the finance team with a variety of financial tasks
• Process invoices and payments accurately and efficiently
• Maintain accurate financial records
• Assist with budget preparation and monitoring
• Reconcile bank statements and other financial documents

Some of the benefits of working for this role include:

• Competitive salary of £14 per hour
• Opportunities for professional development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Refer a friend scheme with a reward of £300 of shopping vouchers!

Main requirements to get cleared for this role:

• Previous experience working with School database software (SIMS) and FMS is desirable but not essential
• Outstanding organising and analytical skills
• Eligibility to work in the UK - this is essential
• Enhanced DBS on the update service
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented and accurate
• 2 recent proven references

About us

Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.