Job Description
Finance Assistant - Secondary School
Blakely, Manchester
£100 - £120 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Tradewind Recruitment
Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Finance Assistant to join a thriving Secondary School in Blakely, Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with previous experience working within an educational setting to contribute to the smooth financial operation of a busy and successful school.
Please note: Only applicants with previous finance experience gained within a school, college, academy, or other educational setting will be considered for this position.
The Role
As Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the school's finance function, ensuring that financial processes are completed accurately and efficiently. Working closely with the School Business Manager and wider administrative team, your responsibilities will include:
Processing purchase orders, invoices and payments
Maintaining accurate financial records and databases
Supporting budget monitoring and reporting
Reconciling accounts and financial transactions
Assisting with payroll administration where required
Managing petty cash and school income
Liaising with suppliers and external stakeholders
Ensuring compliance with school financial procedures and policies
Providing general administrative support to the finance department
Requirements
To be considered for this role, candidates must have:
Previous finance experience within a school, academy, college, or other educational setting
Strong administrative and organisational skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Experience using financial management systems
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Pay Rates
£100 per day - Applicants meeting the essential requirements
£110 per day - Applicants holding a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance
£120 per day - Applicants with at least 2 years' experience working in an administrative setting within a school
Benefits
Competitive daily rates of pay
Opportunity to work within a supportive Secondary School environment
Ongoing support from a dedicated Tradewind Recruitment consultant
Potential for long-term opportunities
This position is available for an immediate start, and early applications are encouraged.
How to Apply
To apply for this Finance Assistant position, please send your CV to:
Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding and vetting checks.
