Part-Time School Finance Assistant
Pertemps Education Network
Location: Clapham, South London
Hours: 14 hours per week
Working Pattern: Spread over 2–3 days per week
Contract: Part-Time
Start: ASAP / September start
About the RoleAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced School Finance Assistant to join a welcoming school in Clapham on a part-time basis.
The successful candidate will have previous finance experience within a school or education setting and be confident using both SIMS and FMS.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced school finance professional looking for a flexible part-time position within a supportive education environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing day-to-day finance and administrative support to the school.
- Processing invoices, purchase orders and payments accurately.
- Assisting with budget monitoring and financial administration.
- Raising purchase orders and processing invoices in line with school procedures.
- Supporting the Finance Manager / School Business Manager with financial tasks.
- Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.
- Processing and reconciling financial transactions.
- Assisting with supplier queries and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
- Supporting the administration of school income and expenditure.
- Using FMS to input, process and maintain financial information.
- Using SIMS to access and update relevant pupil and school information.
- Assisting with general school administration when required.
- Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring financial and pupil information is handled appropriately.
- Working in accordance with school policies, financial procedures and safeguarding requirements.
- Previous experience working in a school or education setting – ESSENTIAL.
- Previous experience in a school finance role.
- Confident using FMS – ESSENTIAL.
- Experience using SIMS – ESSENTIAL.
- Good understanding of school finance processes and procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Confident working independently and managing priorities.
- Good communication skills with the ability to liaise with staff, suppliers and external stakeholders.
- High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
- Enhanced DBS clearance or willingness to undergo the required safeguarding checks.
The successful candidate will ideally have a strong understanding of how a school office operates and be comfortable working alongside the Finance Manager, School Business Manager and wider administration team.
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