Finance and HR Assistant | Primary School | Term-Time Only | Immediate Start Reeson Education is recruiting for an experienced Finance and HR Assistant to join a friendly and inclusive primary school in Walthamstow, Waltham Forest. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous school-based finance and HR experience to play a vital role in supporting the daily operations of a busy, well-run school office. The successful Finance and HR Assistant will work closely with the School Business Manager to ensure that both financial and HR administrative processes run efficiently and accurately. Role Details for the Finance and HR Assistant: Hours: 31.5 hours per week, term-time only (plus INSET days) Pay: £13.69-£16.69 per hour (depending on experience) Start Date: Immediate Location: Leyton, Waltham Forest Main Duties of a Finance and HR Assistant: Support the processing of purchase orders, invoices, and payments using school finance systems Assist with financial reporting, reconciliations, and budget monitoring Maintain accurate financial and HR records in line with statutory and school policies Support with staff payroll preparation and expense claims Assist with recruitment administration, onboarding, and maintaining staff personnel files Manage absence recording and assist with HR compliance and safer recruitment documentation Requirements for the Finance and HR Assistant: Experience working in a school finance or HR administration role is essential Strong working knowledge of systems such as Arbor, FMS, or similar school MIS platforms Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and communication skills A professional, reliable, and discreet approach to handling sensitive information Ability to work efficiently as part of a small, supportive office team Please note: Applicants without prior experience in school-based finance or HR administration will not be considered. Why Join This School as a Finance and HR Assistant? Supportive leadership team and welcoming school culture Well-organised office environment with clear systems in place Excellent public transport links across East London If you're an experienced Finance and HR Assistant looking to take on a rewarding and varied role within a warm, inclusive school community, we'd love to hear from you. 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. Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07