Job Description

Job Title: Finance and Operations Assistant (Remote - Central London School)
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Remote (working across two school sites)

Tradewind Education is working with a fantastic school in Central London that is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance and Operations Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and financial skills to play a key role in supporting the school's leadership and operations team.

You will provide vital support to the Headteacher, Operations Manager, and other school colleagues, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day financial and administrative processes. This position is fully remote, although it will involve working across two school sites virtually.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the school and cluster with all financial accounting processes, ensuring month-end and payroll deadlines are met.

  • Process purchase requests via Netsuite, ensuring all approvals align with budget and compliance requirements.

  • Prepare and maintain accurate payment tracking documentation, sharing updates with key stakeholders.

  • Provide financial data and reports to the Pod Finance Manager, Accounts Payable, Central Billing, and other central functions.

  • Ensure timely goods receipting of invoices to facilitate prompt supplier payments.

  • Manage approved purchase orders on behalf of the schools and communicate progress updates to staff.

  • Maintain the Orders inbox, responding efficiently to queries and ensuring smooth financial operations.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a finance, operations, or administrative support role (school experience desirable but not essential).

  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

  • Confident working with financial systems such as Netsuite (training can be provided).

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines while working remotely.

  • A professional, team-focused approach with strong communication skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic school team while benefiting from the flexibility of a fully remote role.