Finance Assistant

The Palmer Catholic Academy; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is looking for a Finance Assistant to manage accounting systems efficiently. The role requires a passion for supporting education and offers flexible working hours, term time only. This position starts ASAP and involves around 14 hours per week. Interested candidates should apply via email before the deadline of 12.00 noon on Monday 13th October 2025.

Qualifications

• Passion for improving education through finance support.
• Flexibility regarding working hours and patterns.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the reliable and efficient running of accounting systems.
• Process all documentation accurately and in a timely fashion.

Job description

Overview

Finance Assistant – LBR5, point 12, (£32,532 FTE) £10,870 Actual plus First Aid Allowance. 14 hours per week, over 2 days (preferably Thursday and Friday). Term time only. Start date: ASAP.

The Palmer Catholic Academy believes in setting the highest standards in all areas of academy life and we are looking for a purposeful and committed individual who wants to join and enhance our strong team.

Role and Responsibilities

• Join the Finance Department to ensure the reliable and efficient running of the academy's accounting systems and the processing of all documentation accurately and in a timely fashion.

About You / Qualifications

• You don\'t need to have worked in a school environment before, but a passion for helping improve the education of our students through providing high quality finance support is desirable.
• There is flexibility regarding the working hours, patterns, during the week and weeks in the year for suitable candidate.

Safeguarding and How to Apply

The Palmer Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks. References will be sought and the successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Shortlisted candidates will also be subject to online social media checks.

Full details of the post and application forms are available from the academy\'s website at https://www.tpc.academy/. Completed application forms should be emailed to Mrs Bolton, at [e-mail]. Closing date for receipt of applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 13th October 2025.

Please note that we do not accept CV\'s or applications from agencies and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.