Finance Assistant - Peckham, Southwark - January 2026
A dynamic and community-driven 11–18 secondary school in Peckham is seeking a diligent and detail-focused Finance Assistant to join its busy Business & Operations team from January 2026 . The school has undergone significant redevelopment in recent years and now operates from a modern, purpose-built campus with a strong emphasis on efficiency, safeguarding and operational excellence.
The Role
Working as part of the school’s central finance function, you will support day-to-day financial administration and ensure smooth running of financial systems. Responsibilities include:
- Processing purchase orders, invoices and payments
- Managing supplier queries and reconciling statements
- Supporting payroll preparation and staffing cost reports
- Monitoring departmental budgets and flagging discrepancies
- Maintaining accurate financial records in line with audit requirements
- Supporting the Finance Manager during year-end processes
The School
With a strong commitment to inclusion and community engagement, the school enjoys stable leadership and a well-established operations team. You will work from a bright, open-plan office, equipped with modern finance software and surrounded by supportive colleagues.
What You’ll Bring
- Strong numerical skills and experience in finance/admin
- Proficiency with finance systems (SIMS FMS, PS Financials or similar)
- Excellent organisation and accuracy
- Ability to handle confidential information
Why Apply?
- Term-time friendly working environment
- Clear opportunities for progression into Finance Officer roles
- Staff wellbeing programme and discounted gym access
This role is ideal for someone wanting to grow their financial career within a supportive education setting.
Recommended Jobs
PEGA Senior System Architect - Remote (IT)
PEGA Senior System Architect Our client is looking for a PEGA system architect who is a Certified PEGA Senior System Architect. You will have more than 3 years experience. Responsibilities: - Develo…
Lead Product Manager - Content Safety, Verification & Compliance (Hiring Immediately)
Lead Product Manager Location: London, UK (Hybrid) About Verifymy Verifymy is a rapidly growing Trust & Safety technology business dedicated to safeguarding children and society online. We provide fr…
LKS2 Teacher | Brent
A thriving primary school in Brent is seeking an experienced LKS2 Teacher to join the lower-KS2 team from January 2026. The successful LKS2 Teacher will plan and deliver cohesive sequences across Yea…
Art & Design Teacher | Newham Secondary (ASAP)
We are working with a popular mixed 11–16 secondary school in Newham recruiting for a versatile Art & Design Teacher with a specialist interest in Graphics. About the Role This is a full-time tem…
EYFS Teaching Assistant - North London
Location: Camden, North London Role: EYFS Teaching Assistant Contract Type: Full-Time / Term-Time Start Date: Immediate Salary: £20,500–£23,000 per annum (dependent on experience) …
Enterprise Sales Executive
We believe transformation doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It happens through partnership, insight, and the ability to turn complexity into confidence. At Orbus Software, we help some of the world’s mo…
Banking Job - Mandarin speaking Officer - Business & Risk Control - London - ww
Please follow us on WeChat to see all our Cantonese and Mandarin jobs, interview tips and London news: Your New Job Title: Mandarin speaking Officer - Business & Risk Control The Skills Yo…
Maths ECT (ECT Support) - Haringey Secondary School
We are working with a school in Haringey who are recruiting for an ambitious Mathematics ECT to join their high-performing STEM faculty. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified teach…
Software Engineer - Platform Security
About Neo4j: Neo4j is the graph intelligence platform that transforms data into knowledge to power the next generation of intelligent applications and AI systems. It includes enterprise-ready know…
School Business Manager - Bexley Independent School
Are you an exceptional School Business Manager ready to make a difference from January 2026? Wayman Education is seeking a strategic School Business Manager to join a thriving independent school in B…