Finance Assistant - School Finance & Admin | Term-Time Role

The King Edmund School; Ashingdon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

On-site gym and swimming pool

Staff recognition schemes

Job summary

The King Edmund School in Essex is seeking a Finance Assistant to join our friendly finance team. You will support the smooth running of the school's finances, handling purchase orders, invoices and payments, and helping provide opportunities for our students.

This term-time role is full-time with 37 hours per week and paid if applicable for half-term periods. We value accuracy, organisation and a calm, professional approach, with safeguarding responsibilities central to the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or administrative role.
• Strong organisational, IT, and communication skills.
• A calm, flexible and professional approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
• Reconciling accounts and supporting financial reporting.
• Administering school income and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting the finance team with administrative tasks.

Skills

Finance experience

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Tools

Accounts software

Job description

The King Edmund School in Essex is seeking a Finance Assistant to join our friendly finance team. You will support the smooth running of the school's finances, handling purchase orders, invoices and payments, and helping provide opportunities for our students.

This term-time role is full-time with 37 hours per week and paid if applicable for half-term periods. We value accuracy, organisation and a calm, professional approach, with safeguarding responsibilities central to the role.