School Finance Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £15 to £20 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 July 2025 |
| Location: | Southwark, London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 179686 |
Summary
School Finance Assistant - Secondary School
Location: Southwark, South East London
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: £15 - £20 per hour (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Term-Time, Temporary (with potential for permanent placement)
A busy and supportive secondary school in Southwark is looking to appoint a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their administrative team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with school-based finance experience.
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Process purchase orders, invoices, and payments in line with school financial procedures
Process purchase orders, invoices, and payments in line with school financial procedures
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Assist in budget monitoring and provide administrative support to the School Business Manager
Assist in budget monitoring and provide administrative support to the School Business Manager
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Maintain accurate records of income, expenditure, and financial transactions
Maintain accurate records of income, expenditure, and financial transactions
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Liaise with suppliers, staff, and external agencies regarding financial queries
Liaise with suppliers, staff, and external agencies regarding financial queries
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Support the preparation of financial reports for leadership and governors
Support the preparation of financial reports for leadership and governors
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Ensure compliance with all school finance and audit policies
Ensure compliance with all school finance and audit policies
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Previous experience working in a school finance or administrative role (SIMS/FMS experience desirable)
Previous experience working in a school finance or administrative role (SIMS/FMS experience desirable)
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Strong numeracy and IT skills, particularly in Excel
Strong numeracy and IT skills, particularly in Excel
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High attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry
High attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry
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Excellent organisational and time management skills
Excellent organisational and time management skills
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
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Full-time, term-time hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
Full-time, term-time hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
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Supportive school environment with ongoing professional development
Supportive school environment with ongoing professional development
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Easily accessible via public transport links in Southwark
Easily accessible via public transport links in Southwark
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Potential for a permanent role following a successful placement
Potential for a permanent role following a successful placement
If you are interested in this School Finance Assistant role, please contact Scott Arbuckle at Remedy Recruitment Group
Location: Southwark, South East London
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: £15 - £20 per hour (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Term-Time, Temporary (with potential for permanent placement)
A busy and supportive secondary school in Southwark is looking to appoint a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their administrative team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with school-based finance experience.
-
Process purchase orders, invoices, and payments in line with school financial procedures
Process purchase orders, invoices, and payments in line with school financial procedures
-
Assist in budget monitoring and provide administrative support to the School Business Manager
Assist in budget monitoring and provide administrative support to the School Business Manager
-
Maintain accurate records of income, expenditure, and financial transactions
Maintain accurate records of income, expenditure, and financial transactions
-
Liaise with suppliers, staff, and external agencies regarding financial queries
Liaise with suppliers, staff, and external agencies regarding financial queries
-
Support the preparation of financial reports for leadership and governors
Support the preparation of financial reports for leadership and governors
-
Ensure compliance with all school finance and audit policies
Ensure compliance with all school finance and audit policies
-
Previous experience working in a school finance or administrative role (SIMS/FMS experience desirable)
Previous experience working in a school finance or administrative role (SIMS/FMS experience desirable)
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Strong numeracy and IT skills, particularly in Excel
Strong numeracy and IT skills, particularly in Excel
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High attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry
High attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry
-
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Excellent organisational and time management skills
-
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
-
Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
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Full-time, term-time hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
Full-time, term-time hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
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Supportive school environment with ongoing professional development
Supportive school environment with ongoing professional development
-
Easily accessible via public transport links in Southwark
Easily accessible via public transport links in Southwark
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Potential for a permanent role following a successful placement
Potential for a permanent role following a successful placement
If you are interested in this School Finance Assistant role, please contact Scott Arbuckle at Remedy Recruitment Group