School Finance Assistant In Basingstoke - Competitive Salary!

Marchant Recruitment; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Finance Assistant for a Primary School within a Multi-Academy Trust in Basingstoke. The role supports financial operations, payroll input, and supplier queries, reporting to the School Business Manager and central finance.

You'll handle purchase orders, invoices, month-end tasks and budget monitoring, while maintaining confidentiality and high accuracy in a structured educational setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounts or strong administrative environment.
• Excellent numeracy with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Strong IT skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders, invoices, credit notes and payments in accordance with Trust 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 central finance to resolve queries.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure the finance function runs smoothly.
• Support audit processes and ensure documentation is maintained to required standards.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Financial systems

Confidentiality

Education

Experience in education/public sector

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Primary School within a Multi-Academy Trust

Part-Time/Full-Time

Start ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a highly organised and conscientious Finance Assistant to support the effective delivery of financial operations within one of our primary academies. Reporting to the School Business Manager and working closely with the Trust’s central finance function, the postholder will contribute to robust financial administration, regulatory compliance and value for money across the school in Colchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who thrives in a structured environment and is committed to accuracy, integrity and service.

Key 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.

Person Specification

Experience working 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.

Ability to build positive working relationships with staff and stakeholders.

Previous experience within an education or public sector setting.

Knowledge of academy or local authority financial procedures.

About the Trust in Basingstoke

The Trust in Basingstoke is committed to delivering high standards of education, strong financial stewardship and excellent support services. We work collaboratively across our schools, investing in our staff and promoting a culture of accountability, development and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

Competitive salary aligned to Trust pay scales.

Access to training and professional development.

Supportive leadership and opportunities for progression.

A positive working culture focused on teamwork and wellbeing.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

School Finance Assistant in Basingstoke - Competitive Salary! Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom