Finance Assistant — Good Secondary School

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Are you a detail-oriented and organised Finance Assistant looking to support a busy school environment? A well-regarded Good-rated secondary school in Nottingham is seeking a Finance Assistant to provide essential support to the finance team. This is a full-time, permanent position, ideal for candidates with strong numerical skills and experience in financial administration.

About the School
This Good-rated secondary school in Nottingham is recognised for its inclusive ethos, high academic standards, and supportive leadership. Staff benefit from a collaborative working environment, where contributions are valued and professional development is encouraged.

The Finance Assistant plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the school’s financial operations, supporting the finance team with accurate record-keeping, reporting, and administrative tasks.

About the Role
As a Finance Assistant, you will provide support across the school’s finance function, helping to maintain accurate records, process transactions, and ensure compliance with financial procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the finance team with day-to-day financial administration

• Processing invoices, purchase orders, and payments accurately

• Assisting with payroll, budgeting, and financial reporting

• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems

• Responding to queries from staff, suppliers, and parents

• Supporting audits and compliance processes as required

• Using financial software and Microsoft Office tools efficiently

Experience and Skills

The successful candidate will:

• Have strong numerical and organisational skills

• Be accurate and detail-oriented in financial record-keeping

• Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills

• Be proficient in Microsoft Office and financial software

• Be able to work independently and collaboratively within a team

• Have previous experience in a finance or administrative role (desirable)

Why Join This School?

• Good-rated secondary school with a supportive and collaborative staff culture

• Permanent full-time position

• Opportunities for training and professional development

• A valued role contributing to the smooth financial operation of the school

Salary
Dependent on experience.

Application
To apply for this Finance Assistant role at a Good secondary school in Nottingham, please submit your CV as soon as possible.