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School Finance Assistant

Job Posted: an hour ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

School Finance Assistant - Accounts Payable
 Location: Northampton
 Start Date: ASAP
 Contract: Long-term / Temp-to-Perm via Tradewind Recruitment
 Experience: Must have previous Accounts Payable experience (school finance experience highly advantageous)

Are you an organised and detail-focused finance professional looking to bring your Accounts Payable expertise to a supportive and welcoming school environment? Tradewind Recruitment is working with a respected education provider in Northampton to appoint an experienced School Finance Assistant with strong competencies in Accounts Payable. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with precision, thrives in a structured role, and wants to contribute to the smooth financial operation of a busy school office.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the daily Accounts Payable function, ensuring all supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations are completed accurately and on time. Because schools often work within tight financial frameworks and clear audit requirements, this role requires someone who is not only confident with financial systems but also able to work methodically, maintain meticulous records, and communicate effectively with internal staff and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

Processing high volumes of supplier invoices

Matching purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices

Managing supplier queries and ensuring timely resolution

Preparing and processing payment runs

Maintaining accurate financial records in line with audit expectations

Supporting month-end tasks, including reconciliations and accruals

Updating financial systems and databases with precision

Assisting the wider finance team with general administrative and finance support

We're Looking For Someone With:

Proven Accounts Payable experience (essential-applications without this cannot be considered)

Experience in a school, academy, MAT, or public-sector finance team (desirable)

Strong IT skills, including confidence with finance software and Excel

Excellent organisational skills and a methodical approach to work

Clear communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships

Reliability, accuracy, and a strong sense of accountability

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join a friendly school community while developing their experience within the education sector. The role is offered on a long-term basis via Tradewind Recruitment, with the potential to transition into a permanent school position for the right candidate.

If you're ready to bring your skills to a rewarding and well-structured environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for immediate interview

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