Finance & HR Payroll Assistant

Westminster Academy has a fantastic opportunity for an innovative and dedicated Finance & HR Payroll Assistant to play a key role in providing efficient and effective financial, payroll and administrative support to the Head of Finance and wider school leadership team. The post holder will assist in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, supporting budget monitoring, and ensuring compliance with school financial procedures. A strong working knowledge of Access and DocuWare software is essential for this role.

Our ideal Finance & HR Payroll Assistant will have exceptional organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, proficient I.T. skills and work well under pressure. If you are a confident and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about providing financial and HR support to colleagues and the wider student experience, we would love to hear from you.

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience in a finance or administrative role within a secondary school environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, multi-task and work effectively under pressure.
• Good working knowledge of Access and DocuWare software.
• Knowledge of payroll processing.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong numerical and data entry skills with high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of school finance procedures and education funding (desirable).

Why Join Westminster Academy?

Westminster Academy is home to a diverse, ambitious, and caring student community situated in the vibrant heart of London. Staff benefit from being part of an innovative and supportive team where collaboration, wellbeing, and professional growth are prioritised. Guided by our strong, values-driven ethos, we are committed to nurturing both academic success and personal development for every young person in our care. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine, lasting difference in students' lives, helping them grow in confidence, resilience, and aspiration. For further details, please visit our website at .