Finance Assistant - Primary School - Sutton, South London
Sutton, South London | Full-Time until 4pm | Ongoing contract on supply
Tradewind Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a welcoming and inclusive primary school based in the Sutton area of South London, in their search for a reliable and organised Finance Assistant to join their administrative team from the end of September 2026 on a full-time, ongoing basis through Tradewind Recruitment.
This is a full-time position starting from the end of September 2026 on an ongoing but temporary basis initially, with the potential for a permanent opportunity based on suitability to the role and school.
About the School
This well-regarded primary school offers a supportive and nurturing environment where both staff and pupils are encouraged to thrive. The school benefits from:
A supportive and approachable leadership team
A welcoming and collaborative staff team
A strong community ethos and inclusive culture
A positive and professional working environment
Well-organised administrative and support systems
A commitment to high standards across the school
Opportunities for ongoing professional development
The Ideal Candidate Will:
Have previous experience working in a finance, accounts or administrative role - please do not apply unless you hold this experience
Have strong organisational and administrative skills
Be confident working with financial records, invoices and payments
Have excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Be confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
Be able to work independently while also contributing effectively to a wider school team
Be reliable, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
Ideally have previous experience working within a school or education setting, although this is not essentialThe successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the school's day-to-day financial administration and will work closely with the wider administrative and leadership teams to ensure financial processes are managed accurately and efficiently.
Applications are welcomed from candidates with relevant finance, accounts or administrative experience who are looking to develop their career within a supportive primary school environment.
Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?
Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, supporting schools and education professionals across London and the surrounding areas. Benefits include:
Competitive rates of pay paid weekly via PAYE
No umbrella company deductions
Access to over 2,500 CPD-accredited courses through our partnership with The National College
A user-friendly online portal to manage your availability
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant with over 7 years' experience in education recruitment
Direct communication via phone, email, SMS and WhatsApp
Opportunities to secure permanent positions through long-term and ongoing placementsIf you are an organised, detail-oriented and reliable Finance Assistant looking for a full-time ongoing opportunity within a welcoming primary school in the Sutton area, we would love to hear from you.
This role is due to start at the end of September 2026, so early applications are encouraged.
To apply, please contact Lauren Joyner at Tradewind Recruitment by sending your CV to (url removed)
