Finance Assistant at Katherine Warington School

Katherine Warington School; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Flex Day

Flexible working

Free parking on site

Gym access

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Mental Health First Aiders

Buddy system for new staff

CPD mentoring opportunities

Regular staff socials

Local business discounts

EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Job summary

Katherine Warington School is seeking a Finance Assistant to join the finance team. This hands-on role offers exposure to school financial operations and the opportunity to pursue a Finance Apprenticeship alongside the role, with funding and guidance provided.

The successful candidate will handle accounts payable/receivable, purchase orders, invoices, and financial administration in line with school policies and regulatory requirements, while supporting a busy administrative team.

Qualifications

• Proactive finance support experience or interest in school finance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient, accurate financial and administrative support to the school's finance team.
• Process purchase orders and invoices and manage accounts payable/receivable.
• Maintain school financial records and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Support banking, petty cash, and income collection for school activities and trips.

Job description

About this Role

Kickstart Your Career in Finance!

We are seeking a enthusiastic Finance Assistant to join our team. This dynamic role provides hands‑on experience in school financial operations.

Looking to gain qualifications? We fully support candidates wishing to pursue a Finance Apprenticeship alongside the role, funding and guiding your professional growth!

The successful candidate would provide efficient, accurate, and comprehensive financial and administrative support to the school's finance team. The Finance Assistant plays a crucial role in maintaining school financial records, processing purchase orders and invoices, managing school income and trips, and maintaining robust accounting procedures in accordance with school policies and statutory financial regulations.

The position covers elements such as accounts payable and purchasing, accounts receivable and income collection (school income and trips), banking and petty cash, financial administration and support, communication and office administration.

Please see the job description and person specification for full details.

In return, you will have access to our staff benefits package including:

• An annual Flex Day to be taken on a day of your choice (with an additional day granted after 4 years of service)
• Commitment to flexible working
• Free parking on site
• Free use of the school gym
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to our in‑house team of Mental Health First Aiders
• Buddy system for new staff
• Access to mentoring and CPD opportunities
• Regular staff socials
• Discounts with local businesses
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• An opportunity to work with friendly and welcoming colleagues in a modern, aesthetically pleasing and forward‑thinking environment.

At KWS, we understand the value of having a workforce that reflects and represents our multi‑ethnic student body from an equality, diversity and inclusivity perspective. We therefore welcome and embrace applications from all backgrounds.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and visitors to share this commitment. This post will require a Full Enhanced, with List Checks, Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

As part of our selection and appointment process, and in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, we are required to conduct online searches on all candidates in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. By submitting and signing your application, you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted as part of the selection and appointment process.

For more details about the school please visit our website and prospectus, links below

https://kwschool.co.uk/

https://kwschool.co.uk/prospectus/