School Finance Assistant: Precise Admin & Reconciliation

Marchant Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a numerate and organised Finance Assistant for a Canterbury-based school. You will support the finance and business administration team, ensuring accurate records and compliant processes.

You will handle purchase orders, invoices and reconciliations, work closely with budget holders and suppliers, and maintain confidential financial information.

The role is full-time, temporary with potential for extension, with start date ASAP and salary dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school finance or school business administration.
• Familiarity with school finance systems and purchase-order processes.
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with numerical information.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase orders, invoices and payment documentation.
• Checking invoices against purchase orders and delivery information.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting document filing.
• Assisting with supplier account queries and outstanding invoice issues.
• Supporting bank, ledger or expenditure reconciliations as required.
• Updating spreadsheets and maintaining budget-monitoring information.
• Liaising with school departments regarding purchasing requests and financial paperwork.
• Ensuring financial information is handled confidentially and in accordance with school procedures.

Skills

Excel skills

Numerate

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a numerate and organised Finance Assistant for a Canterbury-based school. You will support the finance and business administration team, ensuring accurate records and compliant processes.

You will handle purchase orders, invoices and reconciliations, work closely with budget holders and suppliers, and maintain confidential financial information.

The role is full-time, temporary with potential for extension, with start date ASAP and salary dependent on experience.