School Finance Assistant. Job in Birmingham Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment service is seeking a Finance Assistant to join a Primary School in Birmingham. This role involves supporting day-to-day financial operations, managing financial records, and liaising with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate should be organised, proficient in finance systems and Excel, and possess strong interpersonal skills. This opportunity offers professional development within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to free courses

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Highly organised and detail-oriented individual.
• Proficient in finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Eager to learn and proactive attitude.
• Experience in school finance administration environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Officer and Business Manager with financial administration.
• Process invoices, purchase orders, and expense claims.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with budget monitoring.
• Liaise with suppliers and staff regarding financial queries.
• Support wider administrative tasks within the school.

Skills

Organised and methodical

Attention to detail

Finance systems proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive

Reliable

Eager to learn

Tools

Finance systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Role: School Finance Assistant Location: South Birmingham Start: November 2025

Are you an organised, detail-oriented individual with a passion for education and numbers? We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join the administrative teams in a Primary School based in South Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking to develop their career in school finance or administration. You'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth financial operations of the school, supporting both staff and students in a welcoming and collaborative environment.

As a Finance Assistant, you will:

• Support the Finance Officer and Business Manager with day-to-day financial administration.

• Process invoices, purchase orders, and staff expense claims.

• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with budget monitoring.

• Liaise with suppliers, parents, and staff regarding financial queries.

• Support wider administrative tasks within the school as needed.

• Supporting the HR team

We're looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised and methodical, with excellent attention to detail.

• Confident using finance systems and Microsoft Excel.

• A great communicator with strong interpersonal skills.

• Proactive, reliable, and eager to learn.

• experienced in a school finance administration environment.

Why work with Tradewind

• Work in inclusive Primary Schools that value collaboration and staff wellbeing.

• Be part of a supportive team that encourages professional development and career progression.

• Gain valuable experience within the education sector, with opportunities for permanent employment.

• Access to 2,500 free courses via The National College.