School Finance Assistant Hybrid Position

Duration: This hybrid position – 2 days on-site and 3 days remote work, with relevant experience required to support your application, Are you passionate about supporting the smooth financial operations of a school? Do you have a strong understanding of school finances, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities? Join our team as a School Finance Assistant at a prestigious school in South London. This is a hybrid (remote/ work from home) position, offering 2 days on-site work and 3 days of remote work each week., * Support Finance Officer(s) in delivering value-added, customer-focused business support, ensuring Headteachers meet financial needs through sound financial management and reporting.

• Assist in developing financial competence and compliance in using school financial systems (e.g., Xero, Approval Max).

• Process purchase orders, invoices, and manage goods receipts, ensuring audit trails and obtaining best value for goods and services.

• Produce regular and ad-hoc financial reports for stakeholders and manage internal charges (e.g., reprographics, catering).

• Oversee finance records, including accruals and prepayments, and manage quarterly and annual accounts closure.

• Manage school fund operations, including bank reconciliation, invoicing, debt collection, and liaising with suppliers.

• Update and maintain the school’s Asset Register, manage the collection of music fees, and handle insurance and telephone system matters.

• Support the Finance Officer with financial reporting, contracts, leases, and compliance, while ensuring efficiency, value for money, and effective stakeholder relationships.

• Experience of working in maintained schools with an understanding of school accounts.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Experience in school budget setting, monitoring, and account closures.

• Ability to interpret financial data and apply logic and judgment.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships.

• Strong organizational skills, able to prioritize and meet deadlines.

• Proficient in Xero, school finance systems, IT, and Excel.

• Quick learner with a financial qualification (CIPFA/AAT) or currently studying towards one.

• Experience using Approval Max.

We look forward to hearing from you. Please email your CV to Shannon Freer or visit our website and apply online at CloudStone | Education Services (cloud-stone.co.uk).