Job profile for Finance and Admin Assistant
Finance and Admin Assistant
Location Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery, Roderick Ave, Peacehaven BN10 8B
16/10/2026
Work Outline: Basis Fixed Hours
Job profile for Finance and Admin Assistant
Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery
Roderick Avenue North, Peacehaven, East Sussex BN10 8BZ
Headteacher: Claire Westcott
Finance and Admin Assistant
REQUIRED November 2026
Contract: Permanent – 42 weeks per year (Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm)
Job details
Salary 26,847 pro rata Contractual hours 35 Basis Fixed Hours Job category/type Administration Date posted 09/10/2026 Job reference REQ0001634 Attachments Finance Assistant JD 01.10.26.pdf Finance and Admin Assistant advertisement October 2026.pdf Application Form (Support Staff) (7).docx
Job description
We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and highly motivated Finance and Admin Officer to join our friendly and dedicated office team. This is a varied and rewarding role that supports the smooth running and management of the school. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that our systems and processes run efficiently while providing a welcoming and professional service to pupils, families, staff, and visitors. Experience within a school environment and managing finances would be advantageous.
The successful candidate will
- have excellent organisational and administrative skills
- have excellent communication skills with a wide range of people
- be able to work independently and as part of a team
- have strong literacy and IT skills
We can offer you:
- strong, supportive and committed staff team
- a commitment to supporting your continuing professional development
- an inclusive, nurturing and ambitious learning environment for all children
Visits are welcome or please visit our school website www.meridianschool.co.uk
For application forms and information packs please contact the school office. office@meridian.e-sussex.sch.uk
Closing Date: Noon on Friday 16th October Interviews: week beginning 19th October
Meridian Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Additional Information
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
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