School Finance Assistant – Secondary School – Derby, Derbyshire

Location: Derby, Derbyshire Start Date: As soon as possible Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

School Information

A secondary school in Derby is looking to appoint a conscientious Finance Assistant to support its finance and administration functions. The school is committed to managing its resources responsibly and ensuring that financial processes are completed accurately, efficiently and in line with established procedures.

The successful candidate will join a busy administrative team and work closely with the School Business Manager and finance colleagues to support the day-to-day management of school finances.

The Role

The Finance Assistant will provide administrative support across a range of financial activities, helping maintain accurate records and ensuring that transactions are processed within agreed timescales.

Responsibilities will include processing invoices, checking purchase orders, recording payments and assisting with the reconciliation of financial information. The postholder will liaise with suppliers and school departments to resolve routine queries, follow up outstanding documentation and ensure that invoices are matched with the appropriate records.

The successful candidate will also assist with monitoring expenditure, maintaining spreadsheets and preparing financial information for review by senior colleagues. They will support the processing of staff expenses, maintain organised financial documentation and help ensure that purchasing procedures are followed consistently.

Additional duties may include assisting with budget reports, updating finance systems and supporting month-end administrative processes. The Finance Assistant will need to manage sensitive financial information carefully and maintain confidentiality at all times.

The role requires someone who can work methodically, identify discrepancies and communicate professionally with staff and external suppliers. During busy periods, the successful applicant will be expected to manage competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy.

Requirements

Applicants should have previous experience in finance administration, accounts support or a similar office-based role. Good numerical skills, attention to detail and confidence using spreadsheets are essential.

Experience with accounting software, purchase ledger processes and Microsoft Excel would be advantageous. The ideal candidate will be organised, dependable and comfortable working with financial records.

Previous experience within a school or public-sector environment would be beneficial, although candidates with transferable finance skills are encouraged to apply.

What the School Offers

The school offers the opportunity to develop finance experience within an educational setting and contribute to the effective management of school resources. The successful candidate will work alongside an established administrative team and gain exposure to a broad range of financial processes.

Application

If you have strong numerical and administrative skills and are interested in this Finance Assistant role, please send across your CV.