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 https://www.westminsteracademy.org.uk/ How to Apply: Please download the information pack and complete an application form by visiting the Vacancies page on our website. Please note that we do not accept CVs. The closing date for applications is 9am, Monday 29th June 2026. Interviews will take place w/c 6th July 2026. Safeguarding & Equality: We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. As such, this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. There may also be additional safeguarding requirements and responsibilities depending on the nature of the role advertised and the extent to which the role will involve contact with children. We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding. A professional social media check may take place to reduce risks to reputation, confidentiality breach and data security. The check identifies a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group. Applicants for any role at Westminster Academy must disclose all spent and unspent convictions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. There shall be no discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are inclusive and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

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.,
• 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).
  
  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 https://www.westminsteracademy.org.uk