Finance Assistant - Elite Secondary School - Enfield -...

A well-established secondary school in Enfield is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and proactive Finance Assistant to join their finance team as soon as possible. This is a full-time, permanent role, offering the opportunity to work within a professional and collaborative school environment.

About the Role

As a Finance Assistant, you will provide essential support to the Finance Manager and wider school leadership, ensuring accurate financial administration and smooth day-to-day operations. This role requires attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing invoices, purchase orders, and payments
• Supporting payroll administration and financial record keeping
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Reconciling accounts and monitoring budgets
• Assisting with financial reporting and auditing tasks
• Providing general administrative support to the finance team
• Ensuring compliance with financial policies, procedures, and safeguarding requirements

School Information

This secondary school in Enfield has a reputation for academic excellence, strong student behaviour, and a supportive staff culture. The finance team is highly valued within the school, and staff are encouraged to contribute to process improvement initiatives. Professional development opportunities are available to support career progression within the finance function or wider school administration.

Experience and Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role (school-based experience desirable)
• Good knowledge of financial systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional, reliable, and proactive
• Legal right to work in the UK

Salary

Competitive salary dependent on experience.

Application

To be considered for this Finance Assistant role in Enfield, starting ASAP, please submit your up-to-date CV as soon as possible.