School Financial Administrator

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Harrow; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Recruitment Partnership is seeking a School Financial Administrator for a hybrid role in Harrow. The position focuses on financial and administrative support to schools and education services, with on-site attendance required during initial training and for occasional school visits.

The successful candidate will have strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and experience in financial administration.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in financial administration and handling invoices or payments.
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail are essential.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions, invoices and payments accurately.
• Maintain and organise financial records and documentation.
• Support schools with finance-related queries and admin tasks.
• Provide high-quality administrative support to education services.
• Handle calls and emails professionally.
• Liaise with stakeholders including staff, parents and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with financial procedures and data accuracy.
• Manage difficult conversations with professionalism.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Word

Outlook

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Experience in financial administration

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

The School Financial Administrator position, located in Harrow, is a temporary hybrid role with Pertemps, paying £18.22 per hour. The primary duties involve delivering precise financial and administrative support to schools and education services across the borough. This home-based assignment requires occasional office attendance and school visits; however, full-time on-site presence is mandatory during the initial training phase. The ideal candidate will possess strong numerical skills and meticulous attention to detail. Previous experience within a school environment is advantageous. This ongoing contract offers flexibility, blending remote work with essential face-to-face collaboration, and provides a vital service to the local education sector.

School Financial Administrator Location: London Borough of Harrow, Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8NT Rate: £18.22 per hour Contract: Temporary/Ongoing Working Pattern: Hybrid

We are currently recruiting for an experienced School Financial Administrator to join a busy and supportive team within the London Borough of Harrow. This is primarily a home-based role, with office attendance required when necessary. Candidates may also be required to visit schools across the borough to provide support as needed. Please note that during the initial training period, the successful candidate must be available to work full-time on site.

The Role:

As a School Financial Administrator, you will provide financial and administrative support to schools and education services, ensuring the accurate processing of financial information while delivering a high standard of customer service to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing financial transactions, invoices, payments and related finance administration activities.
• Maintaining accurate financial records, databases and documentation.
• Supporting schools with finance-related queries and administrative tasks.
• Providing high-quality administrative support to education services.
• Handling telephone and email enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Liaising with school staff, parents, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with financial procedures and maintaining data accuracy.
• Managing sensitive and occasionally challenging situations with professionalism and confidence.

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience in a financial administration role.
• Experience processing invoices, payments, budgets or other financial transactions.
• Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Excellent customer service and telephone communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• A resilient, patient and professional approach when dealing with stakeholders.
• Ability to manage difficult conversations and challenging situations effectively.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

About You:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in finance administration. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, providing excellent support to schools and stakeholders, and managing competing priorities effectively. Strong communication skills, a positive attitude and a commitment to delivering a high-quality service are essential for success in this role.

About us:

For almost 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership has been the market leader in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions and we are one of the most established players within the recruitment industry. The Sunday Times has listed us as one of the Best 100 Companies to work for 14 years running. We are not a big scary faceless company, quite the opposite: we strongly believe in the personal touch with everything we do. We are proud to be an accredited ''investor in people'' which is reflected across our business in the length of service and career progression of our employees. Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, wor