Admin Assistant New

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Finance & Administration Assistant to support the smooth running of our school operations across multiple sites.

This is a key support role within the school’s central team, ensuring that financial processes and administrative systems are accurate, efficient, and compliant.

Working closely with the Finance & Operations Controller, you will take responsibility for day-to-day processing and record-keeping, supporting both financial and administrative functions across the school.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your work will help ensure the school runs efficiently behind the scenes. Responsibilities include:

• Processing invoices, purchase orders, and payment runs
• Maintaining accurate financial records using Xero
• Supporting month-end processes, reconciliations, and reporting
• Assisting with audit and inspection preparation
• Managing and updating financial and administrative records
• Supporting compliance and documentation requirements
• Communicating with staff, parents, and external stakeholders in a professional manner
• Assisting with capital expenditure tracking and administration
• Ensuring all records are correctly stored and maintained

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working with numbers and financial processes
• Confident using (or willing to learn) Xero or similar systems
• Able to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
• Professional, reliable, and a strong communicator
• Comfortable working in a busy school environment

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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