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Finance & HR Payroll Assistant

Westminster Academy · London · Westminster

Job description

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).

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About this school

Westminster Academy

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Good
Pupils
1,073
Avg teacher salary
£50,606
Pupil:teacher ratio
11.2:1
Academy trust
THE WESTMINSTER ACADEMY (WESTBOURNE GREEN)

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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London, Westminster, W2 5EZ

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Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
12 June 2026
Closing date
29 June 2026

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