Finance Assistant required January 2026 Mixed secondary school based in Ilford Finance Assistant to support the day-to-day financial operations of a well-structured finance team Our Client is seeking a Finance Assistant to support invoice processing, reconciliations, budget monitoring and financial administration within a large, well-organised school in Ilford. The successful candidate will work closely with the School Business Manager and Finance Officer to ensure financial accuracy, compliance and efficient service across the school. School Information This 11–18 secondary school educates approximately 1,300 pupils and is known for its exceptional operational systems, strong leadership and well-established administrative teams. The finance department benefits from robust financial software, clear auditing procedures and supportive senior leadership oversight. Staff describe the environment as professional, friendly and highly structured, with excellent CPD opportunities for support staff looking to progress into senior finance roles. Leadership maintains a strong focus on workload balance and staff wellbeing. Salary Paid to support staff scale Application Please submit your CV to be considered for this role.