School HR and Finance Admin

Remedy Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a proactive HR and Finance Administrator to support day-to-day operations at a school in East London. The role requires strong organisational skills and experience in HR and finance functions, preferably in the educational sector. The candidate should be confident using Arbor and will assist with record-keeping, compliance, and payroll preparation. This full-time position offers a competitive pay rate of £16 - £19 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school office or educational setting required.
• Confident in handling HR and finance functions.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR and staff records using Arbor.
• Support payroll preparation and maintain staff attendance.
• Assist with financial administration tasks.

Skills

Experience using Arbor

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Confidence using Microsoft Office

Knowledge of HR and finance processes

Professional and discreet demeanor

Job description

HR and Finance Administrator

Location: Ilford, East London
Start Date: January 2026
Pay: £16 - £19 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, long-term (potential for permanent placement)

Remedy Education is looking for a highly organised and proactive HR and Finance Administrator to join a friendly and successful school in Ilford from January. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative experience in the education sector who is confident working across both HR and finance functions.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the school's day-to-day operations, ensuring accurate record-keeping, compliance, and efficient communication across departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain accurate HR and staff records using Arbor
• Process new starter paperwork, contracts, DBS checks, and absence tracking
• Support payroll preparation and maintain staff attendance and leave records
• Assist with financial administration, including purchase orders, invoices, and reconciliation
• Liaise with suppliers, staff, and external agencies regarding payments and HR queries
• Support the School Business Manager with budget monitoring and reporting
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and data protection policies at all times
• Provide general administrative support and contribute to a positive office environment

Ideal candidate

• Experience using Arbor (essential)
• Previous experience working in a school office or educational setting
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and school management systems
• Knowledge of HR and finance processes, ideally within education
• Professional, discreet, and approachable with a strong work ethic
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming school community that values teamwork, efficiency, and professional growth.

If you are an experienced HR and Finance Administrator looking for your next role and are confident using Arbor, apply today with your CV to Remedy Education.