This is a permanent - 2 days per week job - based in a school in East London

Job Title: Finance & Administration Assistant

Reports to: School Business Manager / Finance Manager
Location: East London
Department: Finance & Administration

Purpose of Role:

To support the Finance Manager and wider Trust Finance team in delivering high-quality financial and administrative services, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and value for money across school operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Finance Duties:

• Assist with processing invoices, purchase orders, and expense claims using ACCESS
• Maintain financial records and systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Support budget monitoring by verifying purchase orders against budget allocations.
• Manage petty cash, banking, and monthly reconciliations.
• Generate financial reports for budgeting, funding, and year-end processes.
• Maintain ParentPay system and support financial queries from parents.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding orders, deliveries, and returns.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in finance administration, ideally within an educational setting.
• Proficiency in ACCESS is a must to be considered for this position
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality.

Subject to school vetting procedures and safeguarding including Enhanced DBS clearance