Finance Assistant

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary educational institution in Ipswich seeks an enthusiastic Finance Assistant to manage day-to-day finances. Responsibilities include maintaining financial operations, supporting team efforts, and collaborating effectively. The role requires a finance background and excellent organisational skills. Competitive salary, supportive work environment, and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive team

Pleasant working environment

Necessary training for professional development

Qualifications

• Finance background with relevant experience.
• Experience with Arbor MIS or similar financial system is preferred.
• Strong organisational skills; able to multi-task and take initiative.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and ethos of the school.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the smooth running of day-to-day finances at the school.
• Work co-operatively with other team members.
• Cover the front office when required.
• Support the Christian aims of the school.

Skills

Finance background

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to multi-task

Proactive and initiative-taking

Collaborative teamwork

Tools

Arbor MIS

Finance system

Job description

Overview

St Margaret’s CEVAP School, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 2BT. Salary: £26,402 - £28,142 pro rata. Hours: 15 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (times/days negotiable). Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible. Reference: 7990.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and suitably experienced Finance Assistant to join our dedicated, hardworking and supportive administrative team. Reporting to the School Business Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the smooth running of the day-to-day finances at the school.

Responsibilities

• have come from a finance background, ideally having experience using Suffolk school’s Arbor MIS and Finance system or a similar financial system
• possess excellent organisational skills, be able to multi-task, and use your initiative
• be flexible and work co-operatively with other members of the team covering the front office if occasionally required
• be sympathetic to the Christian aims of the school.

Qualifications

• Finance background with relevant experience
• Experience with Arbor MIS or similar financial system is preferred
• Strong organisational and multi-tasking abilities; proactive and initiative-taking
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and support the front office when needed
• Commitment to safeguarding and the ethos of the school

We will offer you

• a friendly, supportive team committed to achieving high standards
• a pleasant working environment in an expanding school
• a dedicated senior leadership team and governing body
• all the necessary training to meet your professional development needs.

How to apply

Please read the Job Description (word) and Application Guidance (word). For further information please email Andrea Thomas-Dawes at [e-mail]. Visits to the school are welcomed. Please call the school office on 01472 251613 to arrange an appointment.

Please complete the Application Form (word). Completed applications should be returned by email to [e-mail] or to the school office, Bolton Lane, Ipswich IP4 2BT.

Closing date: 1 pm, 17 November 2025. Interview date: 24 or 25 November 2025.

St Margaret’s Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and compliance with KCSIE guidelines.

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