Finance Assistant required January 2026 Large mixed secondary school based in Ilford Finance Assistant to support daily finance administration and transactional processing Our Client is looking for a Finance Assistant to join a busy and well-structured finance department within a large secondary school in Ilford. The successful candidate will support daily financial operations including processing purchase invoices, managing purchase orders, reconciling transactions, handling supplier queries, and maintaining accurate financial records across the school’s finance systems. This role also involves supporting the wider finance team with budget tracking and administrative reporting. School Information This 11–18 secondary school educates approximately 1,400 pupils and has a strong reputation for academic progress, operational stability, and excellent pastoral systems. The school operates within a highly organised administrative structure and benefits from clear financial procedures, digital finance platforms, and an experienced leadership team that prioritises efficiency and accountability. Staff describe the school as friendly, structured, and supportive, with excellent communication between teaching and support teams. The finance department is well established and provides ongoing training, clear procedures, and opportunities for progression within school finance. Leadership actively supports professional development and offers long-term stability within the administrative team. Salary Paid to scale on the support staff pay range Application Please submit your CV to be considered for this role.