Finance and Admin Assistant

Brighton & Hove City Council; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery in Peacehaven is inviting applications for a Finance and Admin Assistant. The role is permanent, 42 weeks per year, Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm, with a pro rata salary of 26,847.

The successful candidate will support school finances, administration and provide a professional service to pupils, families, staff and visitors. We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and motivated individual with strong organisational and IT skills.

Qualifications

• Experience within a school environment and managing finances would be advantageous.
• Enthusiastic, organised and highly motivated individual.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth running and management of the school.
• Ensure that systems and processes run efficiently.
• Provide a welcoming and professional service to pupils, families, staff and visitors.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Literacy & IT skills

Job description

Job profile for Finance and Admin Assistant

Finance and Admin Assistant

Location Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery, Roderick Ave, Peacehaven BN10 8B

16/10/2026

Work Outline: Basis Fixed Hours

Job profile for Finance and Admin Assistant

Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery

Roderick Avenue North, Peacehaven, East Sussex BN10 8BZ

Headteacher: Claire Westcott

Finance and Admin Assistant

REQUIRED November 2026

Contract: Permanent – 42 weeks per year (Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm)

Job details

Salary 26,847 pro rata Contractual hours 35 Basis Fixed Hours Job category/type Administration Date posted 09/10/2026 Job reference REQ0001634 Attachments Finance Assistant JD 01.10.26.pdf Finance and Admin Assistant advertisement October 2026.pdf Application Form (Support Staff) (7).docx

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and highly motivated Finance and Admin Officer to join our friendly and dedicated office team. This is a varied and rewarding role that supports the smooth running and management of the school. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that our systems and processes run efficiently while providing a welcoming and professional service to pupils, families, staff, and visitors. Experience within a school environment and managing finances would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will

• have excellent organisational and administrative skills
• have excellent communication skills with a wide range of people
• be able to work independently and as part of a team
• have strong literacy and IT skills

We can offer you:

• strong, supportive and committed staff team
• a commitment to supporting your continuing professional development
• an inclusive, nurturing and ambitious learning environment for all children

Visits are welcome or please visit our school website www.meridianschool.co.uk

For application forms and information packs please contact the school office. [e-mail]

Closing Date: Noon on Friday 16th October Interviews: week beginning 19th October

Meridian Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Additional Information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.