Finance / Admin Assistant - Fox Wood School

Warrington Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance/Admin Assistant to work in a school for students with learning difficulties. This role requires strong literacy and numeracy skills, along with experience in accounting (FMS and Sims preferred). The successful candidate will be part of a committed team dedicated to safeguarding children and promoting inclusivity. Candidates can expect a supportive environment focused on professional development and community engagement.

Benefits

Supportive staff and governors

Commitment to professional development

Thriving school community

Stimulating working environment

Qualifications

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills are essential.
• Experience with accounting is ideal, training will be provided.
• Must have strong administrative skills and ability to multitask under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Join a friendly team working with various stakeholders.
• Safeguard and protect the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Skills

Excellent literacy skills

Excellent numeracy skills

Experience of accounting

Good administrative skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to multitask

Tools

FMS

Sims

Job description

The role

Finance/Admin Assistant

Term Time Only 37 Hours per week – 8.00 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Thursday, 8.00 am to 3.30 pm Friday
Fox Wood is a School and 6th Form College for pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties, Autism and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic person to join our happy team.

We would like someone with excellent literacy and numeracy skills, and experience of accounting (ideally using FMS and Sims) - extra training can also be given.

We need someone who has strong administrative, communication and organisational skills and the ability to multi task and work under pressure, whilst maintaining a professional approach.

You would be part of a friendly, hardworking (and highly valued) team who are front of house working with different stakeholders.

Warrington Borough Council and Fox Wood School, as an aware employer, is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as a high priority.

The successful applicant will therefore be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further details can be found at : Disclosure and Barring Service - GOV.UK

In return, we will offer you:

• Exceptionally supportive staff and governors
• A commitment to your professional development
• An opportunity to be part of a thriving school community
• A stimulating working environment, both inside and out

If you are interested in making a difference, helping us to make the most of our budget for our pupils, and joining a team who enjoys living out our motto ‘Together We Shine’, then please get intouch! Maybe this is the new start you are looking for in 2026!

Closing date: Wednesday 7 January 2026 at 9am
Interview date: Tuesday 13 January 2026

Job details

7 January 2026

Job documents

Location

Holes Lane, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4LS