Finance Assistant

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Peacehaven; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

St John's School is seeking a Finance Assistant to join its small Finance team. The role covers the purchase ledger and broader finance tasks to keep the school’s financial processes running smoothly.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, keeping supplier records, reconciling statements and credit card transactions, plus helping with month-end, year-end, audit prep and reporting. A GCSEs in Maths/English and prior finance experience are essential. Hybrid working may be discussed.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English required.
• Experience in a purchase ledger or finance assistant role preferred.
• Understanding of accounting principles and ability to use accounting software essential.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and payments.
• Maintain supplier records and reconcile statements.
• Handle school credit card transactions and assist with bank reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end processes, audit prep and financial reporting.
• Respond to finance-related queries and provide admin support to Head of Finance.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Accounts payable

Finance

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Permanent, full time role - to start as soon as possible

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fun, forward-thinking School which is committed to academic excellence and innovative teaching and learning strategies. This is within the context of outstanding pastoral care and co-curricular provision to ensure the best possible holistic pupil experience.

We are looking for an organised and accurate Finance Assistant to join our small and supportive Finance team. This is an essential role providing efficient support across the purchase ledger and wider finance function, helping to ensure the smooth operation of the School's financial processes.

The successful candidate will process supplier invoices and payments, maintain supplier records, reconcile statements and school credit card transactions, and assist with bank reconciliations, cash postings, month-end and year-end processes, audit preparation and financial reporting. They will also respond to finance-related queries and provide general administrative support to the Head of Finance and wider team.

Applicants should have GCSEs, or equivalent, in Maths and English, together with previous experience in a purchase ledger, accounts payable or finance assistant role. A good understanding of accounting principles, experience of accounting software and Microsoft Excel, strong attention to detail and excellent organisational and communication skills are essential. The successful candidate will be reliable, discreet, proactive and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

The salary range is from £30,497 to £33,263 per annum, depending on experience.

Hours of work will be 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year round, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break each day. The School is open to discussing a hybrid working arrangement, including some home working, during the interview process.

Closing date: 9.00am, Thursday 24 September 2026

Interview date: w/c 28 September 2026

We reserve the right to appoint at any time in the recruitment process and therefore invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Full details can be downloaded below

Reg Charity No: 312064

St John's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The job holder should be aware of their responsibilities for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons who they may come into contact with whilst at St John's adhere to and ensuring compliance with the School's Child Protection Policy Statement at all times.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

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