Business Support and Finance Co-Ordinator

Bushey Meads School; Bushey; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised childcare

Free gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Voucher

Bike2Work Scheme

Professional development

Job summary

Bushey St James Trust is seeking a organised, proactive Finance Assistant to support the school's financial and administrative operations. Working closely with the School Business Manager, you will handle accurate financial processing, maintain business systems, and help manage resources across the school, while collaborating with the central finance team.

The role requires good organisational, financial awareness and strong communication with parents, students and staff.

Qualifications

• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Good financial awareness and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach and problem-solving.
• Good communication with parents, students and colleagues.
• A positive and flexible team player.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth running of the school\'s financial and administrative operations.
• Handle accurate financial processing and maintain effective business systems.
• Contribute to resources management across the school and central finance team.

Skills

Organisation

Finance awareness

Proactive

Communication

Team player

Job description

Are you an organised, proactive, and financially astute professional looking to make a real difference in an educational environment?

Are you interested in a role that supports the management of a variety of essential functions and schools across our Trust, while being a key contact for parents and students on financial matters?

We are seeking a dedicated individual to play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the school’s financial and administrative operations. Working closely with the School Business Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial processing, maintaining effective business systems, and contributing to the efficient management of resources across the school. The successful candidate will be supported by the Senior Finance Assistant(s) and the Trust Business Manager, working as part of our dedicated central finance team.

What we are looking for:

• Good organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines.
• Good financial awareness and attention to detail, with an understanding of finance and accurate record keeping.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to use initiative and find practical solutions.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work well with parents, students and colleagues.
• A positive and flexible team player, committed to supporting the central finance team and Trust schools.

Why choose our school?

• We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and a bespoke programme of support and training based on individual needs
• Transport links are excellent with the M1, M25, A1 and A41 being close by
• Heavily subsidised childcare at our Little Gems Nursery
• Free gym membership to all employees across the Bushey St James Trust
• Employee Assistance Programme for support and guidance on health, legal and personal matters
• Eye Care Voucher Scheme
• Bike2Work Scheme

The salary for this post is APT&C points 16 - 20 plus London Fringe, paid pro-rata and based on experience. Full-time figures are £30,518pa - £32,597pa + £1045pa and the actual pro-rata salary range is £18,112pa - £19,346pa + £620pa.

Closing Date for applications: Wednesday 30th September 2026 (9am)

Interviews: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early application is advised.

Bushey St James Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of employment will be subject to a number of pe-employment checks including ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory written references, occupational health check and a successful Enhanced DBS check.