Junior Finance Assistant

Junior Finance Assistant | £16 - £18

Were working with a leading specialist education consultancy on this exciting opportunity within the Southwark SEN sector.

Are you a detail-oriented professional looking to make an impact in a vibrant SEN school setting? We are seeking a Junior Finance Assistant to drive financial administration, managing everything from cashless payment systems to complex petty cash reconciliations in a fast-paced educational environment.

The Role

• Lead the administration of school cashless systems, overseeing parent consents and digital payments for school trips.
• Take full ownership of financial processing, including raising purchase orders and ensuring timely processing of invoices and income.
• Manage school petty cash and school fund accounts with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Oversee the commercial aspect of school life by managing the ordering, sales, and inventory of school uniforms and stationery.
• Support the wider office team with general administration, maintaining professional standards of presentation in all written communications.
  
  

• Proven experience handling financial systems, ideally within a school or educational setting (FMS, SIMS, or similar platforms).
• An Enhanced DBS on the update service or a willingness to undergo urgent screening to start ASAP.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial administration tools for processing high volumes of transactions.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to liaise with parents, staff, and external suppliers.
• Full right to work in the UK and the ability to commit to a full-time, on-site schedule in Southwark.
  
  

• Competitive hourly rate of £16 - £18 per hour based on experience.
• Consistent full-time hours (Monday to Friday) offering great work-life balance.
• The opportunity to work in a rewarding SEN (Special Educational Needs) environment where your work directly supports student experiences.
• Immediate start available for the right candidate to hit the ground running.