School Finance Coordinator

Remedy Recruitment Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Recruitment Group is seeking a Finance Assistant to provide efficient financial and administrative support to a school. You will work closely with the Finance Manager and School Business Manager to process transactions, code to budgets and maintain accurate records.

The role covers accounts payable and receivable, banking, reconciliation, month-end procedures and helping with audits and financial reporting. Strong IT skills, attention to detail, and discretion are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a finance or administrative environment.
• Good understanding of financial administration and basic accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience of working in a school, academy, college, or education setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders, invoices, credit notes, and other financial transactions accurately and promptly.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure transactions are correctly coded to the appropriate budget.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Process payments and income in accordance with school procedures.
• Assist with banking, including recording and reconciling income received.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and assist with debt collection where required.
• Maintain accurate records of petty cash and staff expenses.
• Assist with the administration of school trips, clubs, activities, and other income-generating services.
• Support the processing and reconciliation of school meals, fees, lettings, and other charges where applicable.
• Produce routine financial reports and information for the Finance Manager and budget holders.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial procedures.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Independence

Education

Finance or accounting qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Remedy Recruitment Group is seeking a Finance Assistant to provide efficient financial and administrative support to a school. You will work closely with the Finance Manager and School Business Manager to process transactions, code to budgets and maintain accurate records.

The role covers accounts payable and receivable, banking, reconciliation, month-end procedures and helping with audits and financial reporting. Strong IT skills, attention to detail, and discretion are essential.