Finance Assistant
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, Not recorded, W14 8BZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | fd38ddb8-1dc5-4974-a987-185c9d3e3687 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential Skills & Experience
• Five GCSEs (A–C/4+) including Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Strong IT skills, especially Excel
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines
• Effective communication skills with colleagues, external partners and students
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Desirable
• Experience using Access finance systems
• Experience within an educational setting
• Knowledge of taxation, payroll and pensions
• Awareness of Multi‑Academy Trusts and Catholic education environments
What the school offers its staff
• The opportunity to lead and influence financial best practice across a growing Trust
• A supportive, professional and values-driven working culture
• Funding and support for ongoing professional qualifications (AAT/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and generous holiday entitlement
• A clear progression route within the Trust for those pursuing professional qualification and demonstrating leadership capability
• A collaborative environment that values integrity, professional growth and service
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. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants as part of our overall vetting checks. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Essential Skills & Experience
• Five GCSEs (A–C/4+) including Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Strong IT skills, especially Excel
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines
• Effective communication skills with colleagues, external partners and students
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Desirable
• Experience using Access finance systems
• Experience within an educational setting
• Knowledge of taxation, payroll and pensions
• Awareness of Multi‑Academy Trusts and Catholic education environments
What the school offers its staff
• The opportunity to lead and influence financial best practice across a growing Trust
• A supportive, professional and values-driven working culture
• Funding and support for ongoing professional qualifications (AAT/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and generous holiday entitlement
• A clear progression route within the Trust for those pursuing professional qualification and demonstrating leadership capability
• A collaborative environment that values integrity, professional growth and service
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. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants as part of our overall vetting checks. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.