Finance Assistant

The King Edmund School; Ashingdon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

On-site gym and swimming pool

Staff recognition schemes

Job summary

The King Edmund School in Essex is seeking a Finance Assistant to join our friendly finance team. You will support the smooth running of the school's finances, handling purchase orders, invoices and payments, and helping provide opportunities for our students.

This term-time role is full-time with 37 hours per week and paid if applicable for half-term periods. We value accuracy, organisation and a calm, professional approach, with safeguarding responsibilities central to the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or administrative role.
• Strong organisational, IT, and communication skills.
• A calm, flexible and professional approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
• Reconciling accounts and supporting financial reporting.
• Administering school income and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting the finance team with administrative tasks.

Skills

Finance experience

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Tools

Accounts software

Job description

Salary: £24,357 Actual Salary (£14.76ph) Contract type: Full-Time, Permanent - Term-Time only plus 2-weeks worked during half-term Working Hours: 07:30-15:30 - 37 hours per week with 30-minutes unpaid for lunch each day Start date: ASAP Closing date: 4pm on Monday 31 August 2026 Interview dates: Shortly following the closing date or before if a suitable candidate identified Are you looking for a rewarding role in a vibrant secondary school setting? The King Edmund School is seeking a Finance Assistant to join our friendly and supportive finance team. Our large and inclusive school is at the heart of the community. As a Finance Assistant, you'll support the smooth running of the school's finances and play a key role in helping us provide the best possible opportunities for our students. We are determined to become the school of choice in Essex-a place where every young person is challenged, supported, and inspired to thrive. This isn't a dream - it is a promise and you will be at the centre of delivering and creating this.

The Role

• Processing purchase orders, invoices, and payments
• Reconciling accounts and supporting financial reporting
• Administering school income and maintaining accurate records
• Supporting the finance team with administrative tasks

What We're Looking For

• Someone with experience in a finance or administrative role
• Strong organisational, IT, and communication skills
• A calm, flexible and professional approach
• Commitment to our school values and safeguarding responsibilities

Why Join King Edmund School?

Why Join King Edmund School? This is a school with immense potential and a powerful sense of purpose. Under new leadership, we are creating something exceptional-step by step, brick by brick. You will be joining a committed, talented team at a moment of transformation, where your leadership will directly shape our school's success story. Come and be part of something extraordinary! The school offers an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities. Staff benefits include free car parking, on-site gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes.

• Someone with experience in a finance or administrative role
• Strong organisational, IT, and communication skills
• A calm, flexible and professional approach
• Commitment to our school values and safeguarding responsibilities

The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

The King Edmund School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We'll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.

Benefits

• The school offers an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities.
• Staff benefits include free car parking, on-site gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes.