Friendly Primary School in Newbury Looking for aDetail-Oriented Finance Assistant!

Location: Newbury, Berkshire Job Title: School Finance Assistant Start Date: ASAP Salary: Dependent on experience Contract Type: Full-time, long-term temporary About the School A friendly and well-established primary school in Newbury is looking for a capable Finance Assistant to support its business and administration team. The school needs someone methodical, trustworthy and confident handling financial information in a busy educational setting. About the Role Process purchase orders, invoices and payment requests. Assist with accounts payable and receivable. Reconcile transactions and maintain accurate financial records. Support budget monitoring and prepare basic financial reports. Respond to supplier queries and liaise with school staff regarding expenditure. Maintain confidential records and ensure documentation is filed correctly. Provide general support to the school's finance and business operations. The Ideal Candidate Previous finance or accounts administration experience is essential. Experience working in a school or within a Local Authority finance team is highly desirable. Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail. Confident using spreadsheets and financial or accounting systems. Able to handle confidential information responsibly and meet deadlines. An enhanced DBS check will be required in line with the role. How to Apply If you have relevant finance administration experience and are interested in this opportunity, please send over your CV.