School Finance Assistant

School Finance Assistant

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.

• 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

• 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

• Experience with in a secondary school setting
• Knowledge of education funding and budgeting processes
• AAT qualification or equivalent finance experience

• Reliable, professional and proactive
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality
• Adaptable and capable of working in a fast-paced school environment