School Finance Assistant

School Finance Assistant – Secondary School\\nLocation: Southwark, South East London\\nStart Date: ASAP\\nHours: 8:30am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday\\nSalary: £18 – £22 per hour (dependent on experience)\\nContract: Full-time, Term-Time, Temporary (with potential for permanent placement)\\n\\nAbout the Role:\\n\\nA busy and supportive Secondary school in Southwark is looking to appoint a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their administrative team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with school-based finance experience.\\n\\nKey Responsibilities:\\n\\nProcess purchase orders, invoices, and payments in line with school financial procedures\\nAssist in budget monitoring and provide administrative support to the School Business Manager\\nMaintain accurate records of income, expenditure, and financial transactions\\nLiaise with suppliers, staff, and external agencies regarding financial queries\\nSupport the preparation of financial reports for leadership and governors\\nEnsure compliance with all school finance and audit policiesRequirements:\\n\\nPrevious experience working in a school finance or administrative role (SIMS/FMS experience desirable)\\nStrong numeracy and IT skills, particularly in Excel\\nHigh attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry\\nExcellent organisational and time management skills\\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team\\nEnhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)What the School Offers:\\n\\nFull-time, term-time hours: 8:30am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday\\nSupportive school environment with ongoing professional development\\nEasily accessible via public transport links in Southwark\\nPotential for a permanent role following a successful placementHow to Apply:\\n\\nIf you are interested in this School Finance Assistant role, please contact Carly Walters at Remedy Recruitment Group