Finance Assistant

TES FE News; Ilford; On-site; GBP 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Ilford is seeking a committed Finance Assistant to support the academy's accounting systems. This position requires an enthusiastic individual who values improving student education. Flexibility is offered in terms of working hours, and the role operates term time only. Applicants do not need prior school experience but should be passionate about providing effective finance support.

Qualifications

• A passion for helping improve the education of students through high-quality finance support.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable and efficient running of the academy's 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.

About the employer

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 purpose

We have an opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join our Finance Department. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who will ensure the reliable and efficient running of the academy’s accounting systems and the processing of all documentation accurately and in a timely fashion.

Experience and requirements

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.

Hours and conditions

There is flexibility regarding the working hours, patterns, during the week and weeks in the year for suitable candidate.

Safeguarding

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.

Application process

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 CVs 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.