School Finance Assistant

Job Title: School Finance Assistant Maternity Cover
Location: Hayes
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: GBP21,000 GBP23,000 per annum (Term Time Only, Dependent on Experience)

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced School Finance Assistant to join a welcoming and high-performing school in Hayes on a maternity cover basis, starting in September 2025 .

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in school finance to become part of a supportive and professional administrative team. The successful candidate will be expected to hit the ground running and play a key role in the school s finance operations.

Important : To be considered for this role, applicants must have a minimum of 1 year s UK school finance experience . Applications without this essential experience will not be considered.

• Support day-to-day financial operations including processing invoices, purchase orders, and petty cash.

• Assist the School Business Manager in maintaining accurate financial records and reconciling accounts.

• Monitor budgets and expenditure in line with school financial procedures.

• Liaise with external suppliers and internal departments to ensure smooth financial transactions.

• Provide general administrative support to the finance team and wider school office as required.

• At least 1 year of experience working in a school finance role in the UK this is non-negotiable.

• A strong understanding of school-specific finance systems (e.g. SIMS FMS, PS Financials, Arbor).

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage workload effectively.

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style.

This is a term-time only position, ideal for an experienced School Finance Assistant who is looking for a temporary but rewarding opportunity within a school environment.

If you meet the essential criteria and are looking for your next role as a School Finance Assistant , we d love to hear from you.