Finance & HR Payroll Assistant

Summary:

Join a school's Finance & HR Payroll Assistant team and contribute to efficient financial and administrative operations.

About the School:

A school committed to academic excellence and student wellbeing, fostering a supportive and inclusive community that prioritises personal development and innovation in learning.

The Opportunity:

As a Finance & HR Payroll Assistant, you will support the Head of Finance and leadership team by managing financial records, payroll processes, and administrative tasks. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the school's financial and HR operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining accurate financial records and processing transactions
• Support budget monitoring and financial reporting
• Manage payroll processing and ensure compliance with HR procedures
• Utilise Access and DocuWare software for data management
• Provide administrative support to the Head of Finance and leadership team
• Ensure compliance with school financial procedures and education funding guidelines
• Assist with data entry and numerical tasks with a high level of accuracy
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Previous experience in a finance or administrative role within a secondary school environment
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, multi-task and work effectively under pressure
• Good working knowledge of Access and DocuWare software
• Knowledge of payroll processing
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications
• Strong numerical and data entry skills with high attention to detail

Preferred

• Knowledge of school finance procedures and education funding

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Supportive and collaborative work environment