FINANCE ASSISTANT

LNB Commercial Capital; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution seeks a Finance Assistant to support the administration and financial functions within the school. The role is part-time, focusing on maintaining accurate records and systems. Ideal candidates will have a background in finance/admin, proficiency in MS Office, and qualifications in Maths and English. The position involves assisting with data management and requires strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Previous finance/accounting and administration experience.
• Experience with data and record management systems.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration and financial functions.
• Maintain accurate systems, records, and procedures.

Skills

Finance/accounting knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Data management

Education

GCSE Grade A-C (Maths and English)

Tools

SIMS

Sage

Job description

Ref 197397

Number of Posts 1

Grade Grade 5 .

Salary £25183 to £ 27269 Pay award pending

Term Part-time.

Perm / FTC Permanent.

Required (ASAP ) .

Hours 25 hours a week.

Closing Date 26/08/2025.

Location Central Lancaster High School, Crag Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3LS (589 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.lancasterhigh.lancs.sch.uk Summary Central Lancaster High School, part of The Bay Learning Trust, is seeking to appoint a Finance Assistant to assist with the administration and financial function within school, with significant focus on maintaining accurate systems, records and procedures for the school.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Closing Date: 9am 26/08/2025

Essential Qualifications

• GCSE Grade A-C (Maths and English).
  
  

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience of school systems.
• Finance/Accounting related qualifications.
  
  

Essential Experience

• Previous finance/accounting and administration experience
• Experience with data and record management systems.
• Excellent working knowledge including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Good organisation skills, ability to multi-task, prioritise effectively and work to tight deadlines.
  
  

Desirable Experience

• Evidence of successful team working
• Administration in an education setting
• Knowledge of school-based software, preferably SIMS, and Sage
• Working knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, codes of practice, and awareness of relevant legislation
  
  

For an informal discussion please contact: Contact : Andy Mcgirl, School Business Manager , 01524 384843 Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

LNKD1_UKTJ