Finance Assistant
| Posting date: | 23 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 October 2025 |
| Location: | London, SW2 3PW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 54ef3034-f7af-4372-a860-07210e19456b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are an ambitious school and are seeking to appoint a motivated Finance Assistant to join our friendly school team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the smooth running of our school by assisting with a range of financial and administrative tasks and support the School Business Manager and Headteacher in providing an efficient, accurate and complete confidential accounts service to the school.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Processing purchase orders, invoices and payments
• Maintaining accurate financial records and reports
• Assisting with budget monitoring and reconciliations
• Supporting payroll and expenses administration
• Liaising with staff, suppliers and external agencies
• Ensuring compliance with school financial procedures and policies
We are looking for someone who:
• Has strong numeracy and IT skills (experience with financial software desirable)
• Works accurately and pays close attention to detail
• Can manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
• Is a team player with good communication skills
• Maintains confidentiality at all times
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
• A supportive and welcoming school community
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• A role where you can make a real difference to children’s education
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are an ambitious school and are seeking to appoint a motivated Finance Assistant to join our friendly school team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the smooth running of our school by assisting with a range of financial and administrative tasks and support the School Business Manager and Headteacher in providing an efficient, accurate and complete confidential accounts service to the school.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Processing purchase orders, invoices and payments
• Maintaining accurate financial records and reports
• Assisting with budget monitoring and reconciliations
• Supporting payroll and expenses administration
• Liaising with staff, suppliers and external agencies
• Ensuring compliance with school financial procedures and policies
We are looking for someone who:
• Has strong numeracy and IT skills (experience with financial software desirable)
• Works accurately and pays close attention to detail
• Can manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
• Is a team player with good communication skills
• Maintains confidentiality at all times
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
• A supportive and welcoming school community
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• A role where you can make a real difference to children’s education
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.