Finance & HR Administrator

Pinewood School Academy Trust; Little Amwell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Little Amwell is seeking a proactive Finance & HR Administrator to enhance daily operations. You will support financial processes and HR activities, including processing transactions and monitoring budgets. Ideal candidates will have finance experience and good communication skills. In return, the trust offers a competitive salary and professional development opportunities within a nurturing team environment. Apply using the designated application form via email.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Good road and rail links

Outdoor learning initiatives

New facilities due 2026

Staff wellbeing initiatives

CPD and training opportunities

Clear progression pathways

Supportive colleagues

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a finance role.
• Knowledge of accounting and financial procedures.
• Ability to maintain accounts and produce financial reports.
• Proficient keyboard skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support financial processes and HR administration.
• Process transactions and monitor budgets.
• Assist with recruitment and personnel records.

Skills

Experience in a finance role

Knowledge of accounting procedures

Analytical skills for financial reporting

Keyboard skills

Communication skills

Education

National qualifications level 4

Job description

At Pinewood School we’re offering an exciting opportunity for a proactive, energetic and resourceful Finance & HR Administrator to join a warm, supportive team and make a real difference to the day-to-day running of a specialist school. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in accuracy, and wants to contribute to a positive working environment where professional development is encouraged.

Your work will include supporting the financial processes and HR administration, from processing transactions and monitoring budgets to assisting with recruitment and personnel records. The post offers hands‑on experience across finance and HR, clear opportunities to develop your skills, and the chance to be part of a collaborative, values‑driven school community.

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience of working in a finance role

• Requires knowledge of accounting and financial procedures sufficient to be able to maintain accounts, produce financial reports, advise on variances equivalent to national qualifications level 4 (Desired but not essential)

• Contributes to design and implementation of financial procedures; carries out tasks, requiring analytical skills such as processing orders and payments, financial monitoring and reporting, assisting with budget preparation

• Keyboard skills, applied with precision and speed

• Communicates a range of financial information both verbally and in writing with the senior leadership team and other staff

• Knowledge of HR/recruitment systems (desirable but not essential)

What Pinewood Offers:

• Competitive salary

• Great location with good road and rail links - rural setting with free on‑site parking

• A strong culture of outdoor learning - both in school and the wider community

• Brand new facilities - State of the art new build due for completion February 2026

• Staff wellbeing initiatives (Education Mutual)

• Access to CPD and training opportunities

• Clear progression pathways for career development

• Supportive colleagues and an inclusive working environment

If you’re excited about the chance to build confidence, independence and happiness in our learners, then Pinewood could be the perfect place for you to grow.

How to apply:

Applications must be made using our Pinewood application form

please note we cannot accept CV’s or Teach in Herts/TES application forms

Please download an application form and email to PA to the Headteacher, Mrs Morcom, [e-mail]