Finance Assistant – Independent Primary School – St Albans

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

School Information

Wayman Education is recruiting a Finance Assistant for an Independent Primary School in St Albans. The school is looking for a reliable and numerate individual who can support the finance team with accurate day-to-day financial administration.

The successful candidate will assist with invoices, payments, financial records and general finance administration while working closely with school colleagues and external suppliers.

The Role

The Finance Assistant will provide administrative support to the school's finance function and help ensure financial records are accurate and up to date.

Responsibilities will include processing invoices, checking purchase orders, recording payments and maintaining organised financial documentation. The successful candidate will assist with supplier queries, monitor outstanding invoices and support the finance team with routine financial administration.

The role will also involve entering financial information into the school's accounting system, assisting with reconciliations and checking transactions for accuracy. The Finance Assistant may support the preparation of reports and provide information to senior staff when required.

The successful candidate will help maintain confidential financial records and ensure documents are stored appropriately. They will also assist with general administrative duties within the finance office and provide support during busy periods such as month-end.

Accuracy and attention to detail will be particularly important, as the role involves handling financial information and working to established procedures.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in finance, accounts, administration or a similar office-based environment. Strong numerical ability and excellent attention to detail are essential.

The successful applicant should be confident using Microsoft Excel and other standard office software. Experience with accounting systems would be advantageous, although training can be provided for the right candidate.

The school is looking for someone who is organised, dependable and able to work accurately to deadlines. Good communication skills and an understanding of confidentiality are also important.

What the School Offers

The role offers the opportunity to join an independent primary school and develop further experience within an education finance environment. The successful candidate will work as part of a professional team and gain exposure to a range of financial and administrative responsibilities.

Application

If you are interested in this Finance Assistant position in St Albans, please send your CV to Wayman Education for consideration.