Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant - Education Sector (Term-Time Opportunity)

Your new company
An established and forward-thinking education provider is seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to join its busy and supportive team. Based within a school environment, this organisation is committed to delivering high standards across both education and operational functions, with finance playing a key role in maintaining efficiency and compliance.
You'll be joining a collaborative team where your contribution will directly support the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations, working closely with both on-site staff and a central finance function.

Your new role
As Finance Assistant, you will play a vital role in managing day-to-day financial administration, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and adherence to established procedures.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing purchase orders, invoices and payments in line with financial procedures
• Supporting BACS payment runs and maintaining associated documentation
• Assisting with income collection, cash handling and banking preparation
• Raising sales invoices and monitoring incoming payments
• Maintaining accurate financial records using systems such as Excel and finance platforms
• Supporting reconciliations, month-end and year-end processes
• Preparing routine financial reports and maintaining supporting spreadsheets
• Acting as a key point of contact for finance queries from staff and suppliers
• Assisting with general administrative duties as required within the school

This is a varied and hands-on role offering exposure to a broad range of finance processes within a structured and supportive environment.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Previous experience in a finance assistant, accounts assistant or administrative support role
• Experience working with financial data and systems, with strong accuracy and attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and basic data handling
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• A professional, reliable and discreet approach to handling confidential information

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience within a school or education setting
• Familiarity with finance systems such as Access Education Finance or similar
• Understanding of basic financial processes and controls

What you'll get in return

• A stable and rewarding role within a supportive education environment
• Excellent work-life balance with term-time working (41 weeks per year)
• Opportunity to gain exposure across core finance processes
• A collaborative team culture with opportunities for development
• The chance to contribute to a meaningful organisation supporting young people and the wider community

What you need to do now
If you are a detail-oriented finance professional looking for a structured, varied and rewarding role, I would love to hear from you.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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