Finance Assistant

Suffolk County Council; Hadleigh; Híbrido; GBP 14.000 - 17.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Penrose Learning Trust is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the schools within the trust, based at Hadleigh High School. The role provides finance assistance and requires working closely with school staff.

You will bring knowledge of financial procedures, a solid general education, and a proactive, flexible approach. Experience in a school environment is preferred; formal discussions will outline duties and expectations.

Formación

• Good working knowledge of financial procedures.
• Good standard of general education is essential.
• Preferably with experience of working in a school environment.

Responsabilidades

• Provide finance support to the schools within our trust.
• Based at Hadleigh High School.
• May require attendance at other trust schools as needed.

Conocimientos

Financial procedures

Communication

Organisation

ICT skills

Educación

General education

Descripción del empleo

• Hadleigh High School
• Address: Hadleigh,Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 5HU
• Salary: Starting at £15,824, actual per annum
• Hours: 25 hours per week, 41 weeks per year *
• Contract: Permanent, required fromJanuary 2027
• Reference: 5724

*Monday – Friday, 5 hours per day, term time + 5 PD days + 2 further weeks to be worked on a mutually agreed time.

Penrose Learning Trust is an expanding Multi Academy Trust looking for an enthusiastic Finance Assistant to join our friendly and passionate team. The main purpose of the role will be to provide finance support to the schools within our trust, and the post will be based at Hadleigh High School.

You will have a good working knowledge of financial procedures, and a good standard of general education is essential. We are also looking for someone who is confident, committed and flexible with good communication, organisation and ICT skills. Preferably with experience of working in a school environment.

If you are looking for a role that provides you with professional challenge, plenty of variety, the opportunity to add value and make a difference, there will be lots to keep you motivated and we look forward to receiving your application.

Please note that the requirements for this post may require your attendance at all schools within the trust.

To find out more

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please call Nicola Fairchild, Head of Service - Finance on 01206 489363 ext 1201.

Closing date: 12 pm, 26 November 2026.

Interview date: 4 December 2026.

Penrose Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to provide references, undergo employment checks and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.