Finance Assistant

The National Education Union is seeking a part-time Finance Assistant to work at their Hamilton House location in London. The role, which offers a salary of £44,581 per annum (pro-rata), involves supporting the local finance function by processing payments, managing financial records, and assisting colleagues with finance-related queries. Candidates should possess good IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and financial systems like Sun Accounting, and must demonstrate attention to detail and effective communication abilities. The position includes 33 days of annual leave and a pension scheme. Applications are open until midday on 18 August 2025.

FINANCE ASSISTANT 

Based in the NEU Hamilton House (London, WC1H 9BD) 

Permanent, part-time (3 days per week) 

Commencing salary £44,581 per annum (to be paid pro-rata) 

The National Education Union is a force for change in the world of education, bringing together more than 450,000 teachers, lecturers, support staff and leaders working in maintained and independent schools and colleges across the UK. 

The successful candidate will contribute to the advancement of the union’s aims supporting the local finance function. The tasks are divided across the team at the discretion of the Local Finance Manager and include processing and validating payments to members and districts/branches, recording the financial returns and Unity bank account administration and providing support and guidance to colleagues and members on submissions of honoraria, sustentation, and other matters under the local finance regulations. 

We are seeking applicants with the ability to work under pressure and deliver to critical deadlines. Candidates must have good IT skills, be intermediate users of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and have relevant computerised financial systems experience e.g. Sun Accounting. 

They will demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of relevant financial and accounting practices and procedures necessary for performance of the role; experience of completing financial reconciliation processes; excellent attention to accuracy and detail; good communication skills, including active listening skills, and the ability to relate to a range of people.

In addition to salary, we offer good conditions including 33 days annual leave plus Christmas closure days and a generous salary pension scheme. Salary and benefits will be offered pro-rata for part-time hours.

Further details can be downloaded from our website via the button below, where applicants will be able to complete an online application on our recruitment portal. Closing date is mid-day Monday 18 August 2025.

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