Finance Assistant

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Compton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School is seeking a Finance Assistant to support financial operations across the Trust. The role includes procuring goods and services, processing purchase orders and invoices, maintaining financial records, and supporting income collection and school activities.

The post holder will administer online payment and lettings systems and work closely with Trust colleagues to ensure procedural compliance with high standards of confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Strong practical finance skills and high ICT competence.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and the capacity to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Procure goods and services and process purchase orders.
• Process invoices and maintain financial records.
• Support income collection and school activities.
• Administer online payment and lettings systems.
• Ensure compliance with financial procedures and provide general administrative support.
• Work with Trust colleagues to maintain financial operations.

Skills

Numeracy

ICT competence

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting systems

Purchase orders

Spreadsheets

Job description

The Finance Assistant supports the effective financial operations of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, contributing to the Trust’s values of Integrity, Care and Excellence. The role includes procuring goods and services, processing purchase orders and invoices, maintaining financial records, supporting income collection and school activities, and administering online payment and lettings systems. The post holder works closely with Trust colleagues, ensures compliance with financial procedures, and provides general administrative support, requiring strong organisation, accuracy and a professional, team‑focused approach.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for a motivated and meticulous Finance Assistant who brings strong practical finance skills and a high level of ICT competence, including confident use of Microsoft Office applications. The ideal candidate will have excellent numeracy and literacy skills, strong organisational abilities, and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a supportive team. They should be professional, reliable, approachable, and able to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy under pressure. Knowledge of accounting systems, purchase order processes, and spreadsheets is essential, along with the flexibility, enthusiasm and commitment needed to support the school’s financial operations and uphold high standards of confidentiality, safeguarding, and professionalism.

About Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School is a highly regarded selective school set in the heart of Derbyshire. With a strong academic tradition and a clear focus on personal development, QEGS provides an inspiring and supportive environment in which pupils are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The school’s academic ambition goes hand in hand with a strong focus on care, character, and opportunity. With a supportive ethos and a track record of excellent results, it provides a stimulating learning environment that nurtures curiosity, resilience, and confidence. Students benefit from high‑quality teaching, a wide range of enrichment activities, and a warm, inclusive community that values every individual.

Why Tapestry Learning Partnership?

As part of our Trust, you'll benefit from:

• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing

This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.