Finance Assistant

WHITEHALL PRIMARY SCHOOL

Finance Assistant

Hours:                                             Dependant on full or part time post

Salary:                                             Grade 4-5

Type of contract:                            Permanent. Term time plus two weeks

Closing date                                   Monday 3rd March 2025 at 12 noon

Interviews will be held on            On a rolling basis

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our warm and happy school. Whitehall is a collaborative and inclusive school in Waltham Forest, which is committed to ensuring the very best outcomes for all members of our school community. We are seeking to appoint a Finance Assistant to join our friendly team.

The successful candidate will assist in the administration and financial operation of the school as well as supporting the School Business Manager. The role encompasses the administration of financial processes such as recording income and expenditure and ordering and paying for resources.

Experience in the use of financial accounting software such as FMS would be an advantage although training will be provided. Experience of working in a school environment and using SIMs is desirable but not essential. Whilst a flair for finance and an eye for detail is a must, a friendly and approachable manner is essential, as this role is customer facing and will include liaison with students, staff, parents/carers, and suppliers.

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have a warm, positive and professional manner with a good sense of humour
• Be confident to use own initiative and ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines

• Be able to communicate effectively in person, in writing and by telephone
• Keep calm under pressure and be able to cope with frequent interruptions
• Be experienced in an administrative and finance role
• Be a team member who is happy to be flexible if necessary
• Have good IT skills, in particular a working knowledge of Word & Excel
• Have a clear understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.

The ideal candidate will need to have enthusiasm, a strong moral compass and high expectations. A positive attitude, flexibility and adaptability are essential for this post.

A full job description and person specification is available from the school website www.whitehallprimary.com under vacancies.

Whitehall Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.