Finance Assistant - Steyning CofE Primary School

EMEA3 Recruitment; Steyning; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Steyning CofE Primary School is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to join our office team in Steyning. You will support financial operations, monitor budgets, process orders and invoices, and help ensure the smooth running of the school's finances.

The role is permanent, 26 hours per week, term time only, with training and development opportunities. Applicants should have experience in financial administration, be confident with finance systems and Microsoft Office, and be mindful of

Qualifications

• Has experience in financial administration (preferably in a school setting).
• Is confident using finance systems (or is willing to learn) and Microsoft Office.
• Is safeguarding-aware and committed to maintaining a safe environment for our pupils.
• Is organised, accurate and able to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Support financial operations, including budget monitoring and use of school finance systems.
• Process orders and manage invoices to ensure smooth running of the school’s finances.

Skills

financial administration

finance systems

Microsoft Office

safeguarding

Tools

Finance systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding role in a supportive and friendly school environment? Steyning CofE Primary School is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our office team.

Why Join Us?

• We have a friendly and supportive office and wider staff team
• Opportunity to make a real difference to children’s lives in a vibrant primary school
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Job Details

Salary: £15,142.00

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 26 hrs a week, term time only

Location: Steyning

Interviews: 7th October 2026

About the Role

You’ll play a key part in supporting our financial operations, including budget monitoring and the use of school finance systems. Your responsibilities will include processing orders, managing invoices, and helping to ensure the smooth running of our school’s finances. Please see the job description for further information.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early for the right candidate.

What You Need to Succeed

What We’re Looking For

• Has experience in financial administration (preferably in a school setting)
• Is confident using finance systems (or is willing to learn) and Microsoft Office
• Is safeguarding-aware and committed to maintaining a safe environment for our pupils
• Is organised, accurate and able to work well with others

Further Information

Steyning Cof E Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

The reference number for this role is SCHO03050.