School Reception/Admin/Finance Assistant

London Borough of Hounslow; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking a full-time School Reception/Admin/Finance Assistant to work in a vibrant school office. The role involves clerical duties and financial support related to purchasing and payments. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication and ICT skills, be able to build positive relationships, and handle various situations calmly. Experience in accounting procedures and a passion for education will be beneficial. Interested applicants can apply via the provided email.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting procedures is advantageous.
• Passion for working in an educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical receptionist support.
• Assist in financial processes for purchasing and payments.
• Handle bank reconciliation.

Skills

Relationship-building

Calm under pressure

Positive and friendly nature

Written and oral communication

Numeracy skills

ICT skills

Job description

School Reception/Admin/Finance Assistant (Full time: 36 hours)

Location: The Orchard Primary School, Orchard Road, Hounslow, TW4 5JW

Salary: £26,057 - £29,492 per annum

Closing Date: 31 January 2026

To work in the school office providing clerical receptionist and finance support.

The Orchard Primary School is a thriving multi-cultural school with a friendly, supportive staff and a commitment to raising academic standards within a caring environment.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Is able to develop good relationships with pupils, parents and staff
• Can deal calmly with different situations as they arise
• Has a positive and friendly nature
• Has fantastic written and oral skills
• Has fantastic numeracy skills
• Has fantastic ICT skills

Some knowledge and experience of accounting procedures would be an advantage as would some experience of and a passion for working in an education environment.

You will be working with a friendly, motivated and supportive staff in a well maintained and attractive environment. This important post is to work in the school office covering a range of clerical receptionist duties alongside assisting in the school financial processes relating to purchasing, payments and bank reconciliation.

How to Apply

Please download the Job Description, Person Specification and Application Forms. Completed application forms should be emailed to: Marion Rowe – School Business Professional at: [e-mail]

Tel: [phone]

Closing Date: 31 January 2026

Interviews on: to be advised

The Orchard Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.