Finance Assistant

Interim Finance Assistant

3-Month Fixed-Term Contract | On-Site | Immediate Start | St Albans

£25,000–£26,000 per annum | Full-Time

Are you a hands-on Finance Assistant with independent school experience, ready to hit the ground running?

We’re working with a well-established education organisation in St Albans that is looking for an experienced Finance Assistant to join its team on an initial 3-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who can quickly get to grips with a new environment and make an immediate impact within a busy finance function.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll provide essential support across the finance team, including:

• Preparing and reconciling balance sheet accounts
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes
• Working across fixed assets, prepayments and fees in advance
• Investigating and resolving reconciliation items
• Completing bank reconciliations, journals and general ledger tasks
• Supporting purchase ledger, sales ledger and cashbook activities
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Using PASS to process and maintain pupil-related financial information
• Supporting audit preparation and wider finance activities as required

What we’re looking for

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous independent school finance experience
• Strong practical knowledge of PASS
• Proven experience with balance sheet reconciliations
• A solid understanding of month-end accounting processes
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines
• A proactive, flexible approach and the confidence to work independently

The details

Location: St Albans
Working pattern: Fully on-site
⏱️ Contract: 3-month FTC
Salary: £25,000–£26,000 per annum
Start: Immediate
Hours: Full-time

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re an experienced school finance professional with strong PASS knowledge and you’re available for an immediate start, this could be the perfect short-term opportunity.

Apply now for immediate consideration.