Haringey Council
Finance and Admin Assistant
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Job Description
Position: Finance and Admin Assistant
Salary: Scale 4, Spinal point 7-10 per annum
Hours of work: Part Time (25 hours per week) considered – Term Time Only
Contract Term: Fixed Term Until 31st August 2027
Closing Date: 21st August 2026
Interviews: September 2026
Start date: September 2026
At St James Primary School, we are proud of our high standards, warm Christian ethos, and consistently strong outcomes for our pupils. Located next to Highgate Wood in vibrant Muswell Hill, our school benefits from excellent transport links, local amenities, and a supportive community.
We are currently looking for a Finance/Admin Assistant to support our School Business Manager and play a key role in the smooth and effective running of our busy school office. You must be an organised, proactive administrator with strong financial skills.
About The Role
This is a varied and rewarding position combining finance, enrichment administration, and general office support.
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You Will
- Assist the School Business Manager in undertaking their duties and responsibilities
- Assist with the operation of financial systems and internal controls within the school
- Administer the School Nursery programme
- Assist with general administration requirements of the school office
- Administer the school’s extended school enrichment programme
- Promote and develop the Christian ethos of the school
- Uphold the school’s vision, values, and aims and to abide by agreed professional behaviours and attitudes
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience with school finance systems (e.g., Novus, RM Finance, FMS) and payment platforms
- Has strong ICT skills, particularly in Word and Excel
- Is organised, accurate, and able to meet deadlines
- Communicates clearly
- Demonstrates empathy, discretion, and excellent interpersonal skills
- Enjoys working as part of a committed and enthusiastic team
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Why Join Us?
- A welcoming and dedicated staff team
- A culture of high expectations and continuous improvement
- Access to high-quality in-house and external professional development
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.
As a school, we embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential selection criteria.
In line with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CV’s.
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