School Finance Assistant - Primary School
Location: Greenwich, South East London
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 8:30am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: £18 - £20 per hour (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Term-Time, Temporary (with potential for permanent placement)
About the Role:
A busy and supportive Secondary school in Greenwich 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.
Key Responsibilities:
*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
*Maintain accurate records of income, expenditure, and financial transactions
*Liaise with suppliers, staff, and external agencies regarding financial queries
*Support the preparation of financial reports for leadership and governors
*Ensure compliance with all school finance and audit policies
Requirements:
*Previous experience working in a school finance or administrative role, MUST HAVE FMS and SIMS experience
*Strong numeracy and IT skills, particularly in Excel
*High attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry
*Excellent organisational and time management skills
*Ability to work independently and as part of a team
*Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
What the School Offers:
*Full-time, term-time hours: 8:30am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
*Supportive school environment with ongoing professional development
*Easily accessible via public transport links in Greenwich
*Potential for a permanent role following a successful placement
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this School Finance Assistant role, please contact Carly Walters at Remedy Recruitment Group