Location
Crane Park Day Nursery, Norman Avenue, Hanworth, TW13 5LN, London Borough of Hounslow

Hours
Starting 28-30 hours per week with a view to increase to 36 hours within a year

Salary
£34,488 per annum (pro rata)

About the Role
We are looking for a Finance/Admin Assistant to join our friendly nursery team and provide efficient administrative and financial support. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is organised, reliable and confident working with numbers, with a keen eye for detail and a professional approach to handling confidential information. Key responsibilities include assisting with day-to-day financial administration and record keeping, processing invoices, payments and receipts, monitoring nursery fee payments and following up outstanding balances, processing Early Years funding applications to the Local Authority, maintaining accurate financial records and spreadsheets, assisting with payroll and staff-related financial administration, supporting purchase orders and supplier accounts, preparing basic financial reports and information for management and accountants, liaising professionally with parents, suppliers and colleagues regarding financial queries, providing general administrative support to the nursery team, and maintaining confidentiality while complying with relevant nursery policies and procedures.

Experience
Previous experience in finance, accounts or administration is required. Experience within a nursery, school or childcare setting would be an advantage but is not essential.

About you
You should be confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, be comfortable working with figures and maintaining accurate records, communicate clearly and professionally, work independently while also being a supportive team member, be reliable and approachable, able to manage competing priorities, and understand the importance of confidentiality when working with financial and personal information.