Finance and Administration Assistant - Bitterne C Of E Primary School

Southampton City Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Christian ethos

Job summary

Bitterne CE Primary School is seeking a friendly Finance and Administration Assistant to join our dedicated school office team. You will handle financial administration with accuracy and support a busy office in a welcoming, Christian school.

The role requires adaptability, strong organisation, and teamwork as we serve pupils, parents and visitors. We offer development opportunities and a supportive leadership team in a community that values every member.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial administration with accurate record-keeping.
• Experience in a busy school office is desirable.
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial administrative support to the school office.
• Assist with processing payments, invoices and records.
• Support a friendly, welcoming reception for pupils, parents and visitors.

Skills

Financial administration

Record-keeping

Office experience

Adaptability

Organisation

Teamwork

Job description

Come and join our team Bitterne CE Primary School is looking for a friendly, efficient, and skilled Finance and Administration Assistant to join our dedicated school office team. At Bitterne, our vision is "Together we soar." We are a welcoming and inclusive Church of England Primary School where relationships matter, children are known as individuals, and staff work together collaboratively. The children are at the heart of everything we do, and our goal is to ensure we safeguard and care for the needs of every child in our school community. The school office is at the heart of our community. We are seeking an individual who brings strong financial administration expertise alongside experience in adaptability to a fast-paced school office environment. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, adept at managing changing priorities, and eager to adapt as our operational needs evolve.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is friendly, approachable, and provides a warm welcome to pupils, parents, and visitors;
• Is skilled in financial administration, with accurate record-keeping and processing capabilities;
• Has experience working in a busy office environment (school office experience is desirable);
• Is adaptable, resilient, and able to manage competing priorities effectively;
• Is highly organised, reliable, and pays strong attention to detail;
• Works collaboratively as part of a team while demonstrating self-motivation;
• Supports our positive Christian ethos and shares our commitment to the well‑being of our school community.
• What can we offer you?
• You will be joining a supportive, friendly, and hardworking team that values every member of staff.

We can offer:

• A welcoming school with a strong sense of community;
• A supportive, collaborative office and leadership team;
• Opportunities for professional development and training;
• A workplace that values staff expertise while maintaining high standards; and
• A positive and inclusive Christian ethos built around our values of Hope, Courage, and Creativity.

Any other information:

Come and see us We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit Bitterne CE Primary School. A visit is a great opportunity to meet us, see our office in action, and get a feel for our school community. Please contact Clare Horan (Business Manager) via email at [e-mail] or call 02380 499494 to arrange a visit or for an informal conversation about the role. Closing date: 9th November 2026 Interview date:18th November 2026