Finance Assistant

Bramhall High School; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts at supermarkets and high-st街

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Bramhall High School is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join the administration team in Stockport. You will work closely with the Finance Manager to support day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.

The role is permanent and involves term-time work with inset days. Key duties include processing invoices, managing purchase orders, overseeing school payments, and maintaining records in SIMS and Excel.

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills, including GCSE Maths and English (Grades 4-9 / A*-C) or equivalent.
• Experience in an administrative or finance role, ideally within an educational setting.
• IT competence with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, raise purchase orders, and resolve payment queries.
• Oversee online school payment systems for trips, lunches, and activities.
• Maintain accurate digital financial records and updates in school management systems (e.g., SIMS, Excel).
• Assist with month-end procedures, bank reconciliations, and petty cash monitoring.
• Deal with routine finance queries from staff, parents and external auditors professionally.
• Provide administrative support to the main office as required.

Skills

Literacy & numeracy

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

SIMS

Excel

Job description

# Finance AssistantEmployer: Bramhall High SchoolLocation: Stockport, CheshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: NJC Scale 3 points 5-6 £26,427 to 26,847 pro rataPosted: 22nd October 2026Expires: 3rd November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1580971* Share :* Print**Finance Assistant - Permanent****Salary: NJC Scale 3 points 5-6 £26,427 to 26,847 pro rata****Actual salary paid: £22,908 to £23,272****37 hours per week - term time plus 3 inset days****8.00am-4.00pm Mon-Thu 8.00am-3.30pm Fridays**We are looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic finance assistant to join our busy administration team. You would be working closely with the Finance Manager and play an essential role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the school. You will ensure smooth processes, accuracy, and strict compliance with financial regulations are followed.**Key responsibilities*** To process supplier invoices, raise purchase orders, and resolve payment queries.* To oversee online school payment systems for trips, lunches, and school activities.* To maintain accurate digital financial records and update school management systems (e.g., SIMS, Excel.* To assist with month-end procedures, bank reconciliations, and monitoring petty cash.* To deal with routine finance queries from staff, parents, and external auditors in a professional manner.* To provide administrative support to the main office as and when required.**Who we are looking for****Qualifications:** Good literacy and numeracy skills, including GCSE Maths and English (Grades 4-9 / A\\*-C) or equivalent.**Experience:** Prior experience in an administrative or finance role, ideally within an educational setting (though training on school systems will be provided).**IT Competence:** Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.Someone with a high level of attention to detail, strong organisational abilities, and a commitment to handling sensitive data with total confidentialityWe offer:-* A strong emphasis on staff well-being and free access to external support agencies if needed.* Specific benefits including discounts at national supermarkets and high street retailers as well as a cycle to work scheme and other health related benefits.**Please note:** Online applications will only be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. CVs will not be accepted.### AttachmentsHeadteachers Letter To CandidatesOfsted ReportSafeguarding PolicyProspectusFinance Assistant Job Description September 26Finance Assistant person specification### Safeguarding Statement:Bramhall High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.