Finance Assistant

Fenstanton Primary School, London, SW2 3PW

80 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 2 days a week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,987 to £32,346 (Pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are an ambitious school and are seeking to appoint a motivated Finance Assistant to join our friendly school team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the smooth running of our school by assisting with a range of financial and administrative tasks and support the School Business Manager and Headteacher in providing an efficient, accurate and complete confidential accounts service to the school.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing purchase orders, invoices and payments
• Maintaining accurate financial records and reports
• Assisting with budget monitoring and reconciliations
• Supporting payroll and expenses administration
• Liaising with staff, suppliers and external agencies
• Ensuring compliance with school financial procedures and policies

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong numeracy and IT skills (experience with financial software desirable)
• Works accurately and pays close attention to detail
• Can manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
• Is a team player with good communication skills
• Maintains confidentiality at all times

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

• A supportive and welcoming school community
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• A role where you can make a real difference to children’s education

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Finance Assistant - Recruitment Pack FENSTANTON 5Sept 2025.pdf - 364 KB (opens in new tab)

About Fenstanton Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 221 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fenstanton Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@fenstantonprimary.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fenstanton-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Fenstanton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@fenstantonprimary.co.uk.

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