Finance Assistant

Posted 26 June 2024
Salary £18 - £20 per hour
LocationLewisham
Job type Contract
Discipline Primary Education
ReferencefinancelewishamFMSFT_1719393942
Contact NameCarly Walters

Job description

School finance assistant - ASAP or September start at a popular and friendly school in Lewisham, South East London.

Do you have a background in finance or perhaps you're an experienced school administrator looking for an ongoing role in a lovely Primary school in Lewisham?

Remedy Education are working with a Primary school for a finance assistant with a professional, 'can do' attitude to support the schools Business manager. Working across a variety of tasks you will need an eye for detail and the ability to be task focused yet personable. The role will compromise of a wide array of duties including talking with parents and students about money, invoices and outstanding payments - you will need to demonstrate. A background within finance or stable background in school administration is an advantage.

Finance awareness / knowledge

*** Purchase ledger including processing invoices and payment runs
*** Lead in the accurate recording and monitoring of accounts and timely reporting to management and Senior Leadership Team
*** Month end procedures and reconciliations
*** Posting transactions and journals to the accounting system
*** Collecting Charity cash from fundraisers, setting up Just giving pages, topping up in school card systems, collecting payments for trips

*** Cash management
*** Procurement of school supplies ensuring not only good quality but fair pricing

General attributes
*** Maintain a confident, friendly and professional demeanour at all times
*** Carry out all duties in a safe manner and in line with school policies and procedures
*** Any other duties as required by the Principal or Business Manager as requested

Click 'Apply now' to be considered for this role as a School Finance Assistant. Or for more information about the role, contact Carly Walters with a copy of your CV to