Finance Assistant – Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Marchant Recruitment; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

This advert, for a Finance Assistant at an Outstanding secondary school in Harrogate, seeks a detail-oriented and organised candidate to support financial operations. Start date is as soon as possible; it is a full-time, permanent role paid to scale.

You will assist with financial transactions, maintain records and support budgeting with the School Business Manager and finance team, requiring strong numerical ability and a professional approach.

Qualifications

• Finance or administrative experience
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Good IT skills
• Organisation and time management skills
• School experience (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and financial transactions
• Maintain accurate financial records
• Support budgeting and financial reporting
• Liaise with suppliers and external stakeholders
• Assist with procurement processes
• Ensure compliance with financial procedures

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Organisation & time management

Strong IT skills

Liaison with suppliers

Job description

Finance Assistant – Outstanding Secondary School – Harrogate (North Yorkshire)

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Finance Assistant to join an Outstanding secondary school in Harrogate. This is an excellent opportunity to support the financial operations of a high-performing school.

The successful candidate will assist with financial transactions, maintain accurate records and support budgeting processes. You will work closely with the School Business Manager and wider finance team to ensure that all financial procedures are carried out efficiently and in line with regulations.

This role requires strong numerical ability, attention to detail and a professional approach.

School Information:
This is an 11 to 18 well-established, Outstanding Ofsted Rated School in Harrogate with a strong commitment to high standards, student wellbeing and continuous improvement. The school serves a diverse community and is known for its supportive ethos, where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice. Students are respectful, motivated and eager to succeed.

Staff benefit from a collaborative professional culture, strong leadership and a clear focus on professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Process invoices and financial transactions
• Maintain accurate financial records
• Support budgeting and financial reporting
• Liaise with suppliers and external stakeholders
• Assist with procurement processes
• Ensure compliance with financial procedures

Requirements

• Finance or administrative experience
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Good IT skills
• Organisation and time management skills
• School experience (desirable)