Start Date: ASAP (Immediate Start)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

Finance Assistant and Administrator

An outstanding Secondary School in South Birmingham is seeking a professional and highly organised Finance Assistant and Administrator to join their experienced school support and operations team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-structured and supportive school environment where administrative staff play an essential role in the smooth running of the school.

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day administrative and financial support, assisting the school business manager, senior leaders, and academic department heads. Responsibilities will include processing purchase orders and invoices, maintaining student financial records, updating school budget tracking systems, managing departmental correspondence, supporting attendance and trip contribution administration, and assisting with the organization of school resources and facility hiring fees.

You will also support communication with parents, visitors, and external suppliers while ensuring that all financial and personal information is handled professionally and confidentially at all times. Strong organisational skills are essential, as the role requires the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and manage multiple responsibilities within a busy secondary school front-office environment.

The school is looking for someone who is proactive, reliable, and able to manage day-to-day financial data entry efficiently both independently and as part of a collaborative administrative team. Good IT skills and knowledge of school administrative or compliance data systems are important, alongside strong communication and interpersonal skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing secondary school community where support staff are highly valued and staff wellbeing and professional development are prioritised.

School Information

This is a thriving, well-established 11 to 18 Secondary School in South Birmingham with a strong commitment to high standards, student wellbeing, and continuous improvement. The school serves a diverse local community and is known for its warm, supportive ethos, where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice.

Students are respectful, motivated, and eager to learn, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment from Key Stage 3 through to a successful Sixth Form. The school offers a broad and rich curriculum that encourages academic achievement alongside personal development, preparing students well for their future university education and competitive career paths.

Staff benefit from a collaborative professional culture, with approachable leadership, shared best practice, and a clear focus on professional development.

Requirements

• Previous financial administration or relevant school office experience

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Good IT skills and data management capabilities (experience with school finance systems is advantageous)

• Professional, welcoming, and proactive approach

• Ability to work effectively in a busy front-of-house environment

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.