Monarch Education are recruiting on behalf of a primary school in Birmingham for a Full-Time Finance Assistant. We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Finance Assistant to support the school's finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a welcoming school environment and develop your career in education finance. About the Role: As a Finance Assistant, you will play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and supporting the school's financial operations. Your work will help ensure the smooth running of financial activities, contributing to the overall success of the school. Key Responsibilities: Processing invoices, payments, and receipts Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems Assisting with payroll and expense claims Reconciling bank statements and financial reports Supporting budget monitoring and forecasting Using finance software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, or similar platforms) Ensuring compliance with financial policies and safeguarding procedures Responding to financial queries from staff, parents, and external agencies What We're Looking For: You must be an experienced Finance Assistant Proven experience with finance management systems Strong organisational and numerical skills Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Previous experience in a school finance or accounts role is highly desirable If you are a proactive finance professional looking to make a positive impact in a primary school setting, we would love to hear from you! Benefits of Working with Monarch Education: leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy free Safeguarding training refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals) online portal to manage your pay and timesheets To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk) Important Information: All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay. Equal Opportunities - Monarch Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities. Jan15