Finance Assistant - Secondary School - Barking
Location: Barking and Dagenham, East London
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: Support staff pay scale
A large and well-run secondary school in Barking and Dagenham is seeking a Finance Assistant to support its busy finance function.
Job Overview
The Finance Assistant will support daily financial administration, including invoice processing, data entry, maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with reconciliations, and supporting procurement processes. The role also involves liaising with staff and suppliers to ensure smooth financial operations across the school.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build experience in school finance within a supportive and well-structured environment.
The School
This 11–18 school serves around 1,400 pupils and benefits from strong governance, effective leadership, and robust financial controls. The finance and administration teams are central to the smooth running of the school and are highly valued.
Support staff describe the culture as calm, inclusive, and professional. Leadership is approachable and committed to staff wellbeing, offering clear guidance, training, and long-term job stability.
Application
Please submit your CV for consideration.
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