Finance Administrator - Outstanding School in Croydon
Start Date: ASAP (Immediate Start)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale (Outer London Framework)
Finance Assistant and Administrator
An outstanding Primary School in the London Borough of Croydon is seeking a professional and highly organised Finance Assistant and Administrator to join their experienced school support and office 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 daily 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 teams. Responsibilities will include processing purchase orders and supplier invoices, maintaining student financial progress records, updating school budget tracking databases, managing front-office correspondence, and supporting attendance, dinner money, and parent-pay transactions.
You will also support communication with parents, visitors, and external suppliers while ensuring that all financial records and personal data are handled professionally and confidentially at all times. Strong organisational skills are essential, as the role requires the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage multiple responsibilities within a busy 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 primary school community where support staff are highly valued and staff wellbeing and professional development are prioritised.
School Information
This is a thriving, well-established Primary School in Croydon with a strong commitment to high standards, student wellbeing, and continuous improvement. The school serves a diverse South London community and is known for its warm, supportive ethos, where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice.
Pupils are respectful, motivated, and eager to learn, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment from early years through to Key Stage 2. The school offers a broad and rich curriculum that encourages academic achievement alongside personal development, preparing pupils well for their future secondary education tracks.
Staff benefit from a collaborative professional culture, with approachable leadership, shared best practice, and a clear focus on professional development.
Requirements
Previous financial administration, bookkeeping, 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.
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