FINANCE ASSISTANT

Lancashire County Council; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is seeking a Finance Assistant to join the Finance Team. The role supports a range of financial processes and requires attention to detail, strong communication, and ability to manage priorities in a busy setting.

Part-time, term-time only with pro-rata salary. Training provided; safeguarding and DBS checks may apply. Closing date 09/10/2026 at 12 noon.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSE level 5-9 or equivalents including Maths and English.
• Experience in a busy finance/administrative environment is advantageous but full training will be provided.
• Proven ability to handle numerical data accurately and maintain financial records.
• Competent in MS Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word) and safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support a range of financial processes within the school finance team.
• Assist with day-to-day financial administration and record-keeping.
• Collaborate with Finance Manager and Senior Finance Assistant to deliver financial services across the school.
• Provide professional, customer-focused service to stakeholders and maintain accuracy under pressure.

Skills

Numerical data handling

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word processing

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

AAT qualification (or working towards)

Tools

SAGE Education

SCOPay

Job description

Location: Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, Chatburn Road, Clitheroe, BB7 2BA (1504 on roll)

Tel: [phone]
School website: www.crgs.org.uk

Summary: We are delighted to offer an opportunity to join the Finance Team at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School as a Finance Assistant. As a large Single Academy Trust we are committed to providing an outstanding education for our students while ensuring our support services operate efficiently and effectively. The Finance Team plays a vital role in the day-to-day running of the school, supporting colleagues across both sites and helping to ensure resources are managed responsibly.

We are seeking to appoint a conscientious, organised and enthusiastic Finance Assistant to support a wide range of financial processes. Experience of working within a busy finance or administrative environment would be advantageous, although full training will be provided for the right candidate. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.

Working alongside the Senior Finance Assistant, Finance and Payroll Officer and the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of financial services across the whole school. This varied role offers the opportunity to develop knowledge and experience across a range of finance functions and would suit someone who enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive team.

Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is a friendly, welcoming and supportive community and a rewarding place to work. We value professionalism, teamwork and a commitment to excellence. If you share these values and believe you have the skills and qualities we are looking for, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro -rata basis.

The closing date is 09/10/2026 at 12 noon

Essential Qualifications

• 5 GCSE level 5-9 or equivalent to include Maths and English

Desirable Qualifications

• AAT qualification (or working towards) or equivalent finance-related qualification

Essential Experience

• Ability to work with numerical data accurately and confidently
• Good attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate financial records
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word
• Demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and suitability to work with children and young people
• Ability to provide a professional and customer-focused service to a range of stakeholders

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working within an education or public sector environment
• Knowledge of SCOPay and Schools Cash Office
• Experience of SAGE Education or similar finance management system
• Experience of processing financial transactions using online banking systems

Proposed Interview Date: 16/10/2026

Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.