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Finance Assistant

29 250 – 33 150 £
ContractExperience not specifiedOn-siteBarking

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Finance AssistantBarking and Dagenham Part-Time 3dpw

Are you an organised, proactive Finance administrator looking to build a career in Finance?

A welcoming and well-run school in Barking is looking to appoint a School Administrative Finance Assistant to join their friendly office team from ASAP.

They require someone on a part-time basis, 3 days a week, and are flexible on which days that is!

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administration skills who is looking to gain experience in Finance and HR within a school. Previous school experience is welcomed but not essential.

School Finance Assistant responsibilities:
  • Supporting Finance and HR administration
  • Maintaining accurate staff records and the Single Central Record
  • Assisting with payroll and finance administration
  • Processing purchase orders and invoices
  • Updating school databases and records
  • Communicating with staff, parents and external agencies
  • Providing day-to-day administrative support to the leadership team
  • Helping the school office run smoothly and efficiently
The successful School Finance Assistant will have:
  • 3 days per week
  • 9.00am - 4.00pm
  • The legal right to work in the UK
  • An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one through Reeson Education)
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • A proactive, positive attitude
  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
  • Previous administration experience (Ideally Finance experience)

The school offers a supportive and welcoming environment where you'll be encouraged to learn, develop and grow your career. They are looking for someone who enjoys taking initiative, is highly organised and wants to make a real contribution to the day-to-day running of the school.

If you're looking for an exciting administration role where you can develop valuable experience, we'd love to hear from you.

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Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%

Market insight

44% below median
55 731 £

Based on 9 offers with salary for Jobs in Barking

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