School Finance Assistant

CV-Library • Westbourne, Greater London • 2h ago

Location: Westminster, London Start Date: Immediate / September 2026 Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Plus Additional Weeks (flexibility considered) Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

A welcoming and well-established secondary school in Westminster is seeking an experienced and organised School Finance Assistant to join its busy finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with previous school-based experience and strong knowledge of Arbor (Advantage not essential) to play a key role in supporting the school's financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

Processing purchase orders, invoices and payments
Managing supplier accounts and resolving queries
Supporting budget monitoring and financial reporting
Reconciling accounts and maintaining accurate financial records
Assisting with income collection and banking procedures
Supporting month-end and year-end finance processes
Maintaining financial records in line with school policies and procedures
Providing administrative support to the School Business Manager and finance team

Essential Requirements

Previous experience working within a school finance environment
Strong working knowledge of Arbor preferred but any School system experience will be considered
Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
Good understanding of financial processes and procedures
Strong organisational and communication skills
Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel