Job Description

Job Introduction

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Finance and Human Resources Assistant

Scale 4 27,749 per annum (Actual gross salary)

35 hours per week, 41 weeks per year (term time only plus 3 weeks)

Plumstead Manor is a thriving and popular secondary school located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. We are a vibrant, diverse and inclusive school with over 60 languages spoken across our community. The foundation of our vision and purpose is to offer excellence to all our young people, based on four clear values which underpin all our work - pride, ambition, respect and togetherness. Our recipe for success is based on high quality teaching and academic rigour, blended with the highest expectations, support and guidance. This creates the safe and happy environment which young people need to thrive and flourish.


We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance and HR Assistant to join our Finance & HR teams to provide a high quality and professional service.


You will assist with the financial activities of the school, focussing on the processing of both accounts payable and accounts receivable documents. You will also assist with general HR administration, including the processing of staff absence and recruitment documentation. Both aspects of the role will require a high level of confidentiality, together with a high level of numeracy, literacy and attention to detail. You will need to have excellent communication skills and be able to liaise sensitively with staff, parents and other stakeholders. You should be a team player whilst having the ability to use your initiative when required. Flexibility will be important in this role as you will be required to move between the 2 teams as demands require.


This is a good opportunity to advance your skills in 2 key business functions of the school, in a supportive and friendly environment. Experience of working in an administrative role within a school or large organization is essential. Experience of using a financial software package and/or a school MIS such as Bromcom would be desirable. Good organization and IT skills are essential.

The closing date for this post is Wednesday 19 November at midday

To apply please visit our website

www.plumsteadmanor.com

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Alternatively, contact the HR Team 020 3260 3123

jobs@plumsteadmanor.com

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

References will automatically be requested for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. The successful applicant will be required to be DBS checked prior to taking up post.

Salary

27,749

Frequency

Annual

Job Reference

royalgreenwich/TP/1042/468

Contract Type

Permanent

Closing Date

19 November, 2025

Job Category

School jobs (general)

Business Unit

Schools

Location

Old Mill Road, London, United Kingdom

Level of Disclosure and Barring Service, DBS, check required

Enhanced DBS with Childrens' Barred List *

Posted on

07 November, 2025