Finance Assistant – Secondary School – Barking and Dagenham

Location: Barking and Dagenham, East London Start Date: January 2026 Salary: Support staff pay scale, dependent on experience A large and well-organised secondary school in Barking and Dagenham is seeking a Finance Assistant to support its busy finance department. Role Overview The Finance Assistant will support daily financial administration, including invoice processing, data entry, purchase order logging, maintaining financial records and assisting with reconciliations. The role also involves liaising with suppliers and internal staff to ensure smooth financial operations. The School This 11–18 school serves approximately 1,400 pupils and benefits from strong leadership, clear operational structures and effective financial governance. The finance team plays a central role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. Support staff describe the culture as structured, supportive and professional. Leadership is approachable and committed to staff wellbeing, offering training, guidance and long-term stability. Application Please submit your CV to be considered for this role.