Finance Assistant – Secondary School – Barking

About the position

Location: Barking, East London Start Date: January 2026 Salary: Support staff pay scale, dependent on experience A large and well-structured secondary school in Barking is seeking a Finance Assistant to support its busy finance department. Job Overview The Finance Assistant will support financial administration including invoice processing, data entry, maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with account reconciliations. The role involves regular communication with staff, suppliers and external partners. The School This 11–18 school serves around 1,400 pupils and benefits from strong leadership and clear financial governance. The finance and administration teams work closely together to support teaching and learning across the school. Support staff describe the culture as structured, inclusive and professionally supportive. Leadership is approachable and provides clear guidance, training and long-term role stability. Benefits Typically Include • Well-defined finance systems • Supportive admin and finance leadership • Opportunities to develop school finance experience • Positive and inclusive working culture Application Please submit your CV for consideration.