About this role
We are currently seeking a Temporary School Finance Assistant to join a busy and supportive school finance team.
Working Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (flexibility may be available)
Key Responsibilities
Finance Duties
- Raising and processing purchase orders
- Matching, coding, and processing invoices
- Maintaining supplier accounts and resolving queries
- Performing bank reconciliations
- Assisting with budget monitoring and financial reporting
- Supporting month-end finance processes
- Maintaining accurate financial records using FMS
Payroll Duties
- Assisting with the preparation and processing of monthly payroll
- Processing timesheets, overtime, and payroll adjustments
- Maintaining employee payroll records
- Liaising with payroll providers and resolving payroll queries
- Using Dataplan for payroll administration and reporting
Requirements
Essential
- Previous experience working within a school finance environment
- Experience using FMS (Financial Management System)
- Experience using Dataplan Payroll
- Payroll administration experience
- Good understanding of accounts payable and general finance processes
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Desirable
- Experience working in a primary, secondary, or academy school setting
- Knowledge of education sector finance procedures
Personal Attributes
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritise a busy workload
- Strong communication skills and a professional manner
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced School Finance Assistant who is confident using both FMS and Dataplan and can hit the ground running in a fast-paced education environment.