Finance Assistant

Anglo Ltd; Fryerning; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Anglo European School in Ingatestone seeks a Finance Assistant to support the Finance Department. This key post emphasizes finance competence and good IT skills, with payroll knowledge desirable but not essential.

The role is 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with 3 training days and 2 weeks during school closure. Salary is Scale 5 Point 10 (10-13), £17,127.35 per annum, progression via annual review.

Qualifications

• Finance competence and sound IT skills.
• Knowledge of school budgeting and procedures is desirable.
• Payroll knowledge is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the school's Finance Department in daily activities.
• Contribute to budgeting and payroll related tasks as required.

Skills

Finance knowledge

IT skills

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Finance Assistant

Anglo European School, Ingatestone

Job Ref No. ECC5442-882S

Position Type: Administration

Pay Range: Scale 5 (9-13)

Position Start Date: 01/10/2026

Contract Type: Part-time

Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 08/09/2026 Midnight

Date of Interviews: tbc

Job Description

We require an experienced finance assistant to support the work of the school's Finance Department. This is a key post in the school's finance team and requires excellent interpersonal skills, relevant knowledge and expertise.

We are looking for someone with finance competence, together with sound IT skills. Knowledge of school financial budgeting and procedures along with payroll would be desirable, but not essential.

Hours: Monday to Friday

• 25 hours per week (and 3 Training Days, and 2 weeks to be worked during school closure

Salary: Scale 5 Point 10 (10-13)

£17,127.35 per annum (annual gross salary)

Progression is based on an annual performance review.

The school prides itself on providing quality professional development for all staff.

The Anglo European School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We encourage applicants from under-represented backgrounds. Anglo European School is committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and increasing diversity in education.

Closing date: 8th September 2026

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Information about the school

Contact Information

Mrs Cathy Carruthers, HR Manager

Willow Green, Ingatestone

Essex, CM4 0DJ

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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We require an experienced finance assistant to support the work of the school's Finance Department. This is a key post in the school's finance team and requires excellent interpersonal skills, relevant knowledge and expertise.

We are looking for someone with finance competence, together with sound IT skills. Knowledge of school financial budgeting and procedures along with payroll would be desirable, but not essential.

Hours: Monday to Friday

25 hours per week (and 3 Training Days, and 2 weeks to be worked during school closure

Salary: Scale 5 Point 10 (10-13)

£17,127.35 per annum (annual gross salary)

Progression is based on an annual performance review.

The school prides itself on providing quality professional development for all staff.

The Anglo European School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We encourage applicants from under-represented backgrounds. Anglo European School is committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and increasing diversity in education.