At a Glance
- Tasks: Administer purchasing processes and manage the school's online payment system.
- Company: Join a values-led school community focused on wellbeing and professional development.
- Benefits: Enjoy free on-site parking, discounts at retailers, and a Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Other info: Position starts in September 2026, working 15 hours per week during term-time.
- Why this job: This role offers a chance to support school finances while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Candidates should have strong Excel skills and ideally previous finance experience.
The predicted salary is between 30647 - 32867 £ per year.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, organised, and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our team. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will provide proactive administrative and transactional support to ensure the effective day-to-day operation of the school's finances. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills and a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
Duties will include:
- Administering the purchasing process, including raising purchase orders, processing goods received notes, and matching invoices.
- Processing supplier invoices, expenses, and claims, ensuring correct coding and authorisation.
- Preparing documentation for BACS payment runs.
- Maintaining supplier records and processing new supplier requests.
- Managing the school's online payment system and reconciling income.
- Assisting with credit card and petty cash reconciliations.
- Liaising with the Lettings Manager to ensure lettings income is invoiced promptly.
- Managing the finance email inbox and responding to enquiries.
- Supporting debt monitoring and income collection processes.
- Assisting with Fixed Asset Register maintenance and year-end finance activities.
- Ensuring compliance with Trust financial procedures and the Trust Handbook.
Successful candidates will:
- Have excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Be numerate and confident using Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Be able to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Be flexible, reliable, and committed to maintaining confidentiality.
- Ideally have previous finance or school finance experience.
In return we offer:
- A supportive and values-led community where every staff member is integral to our collective success.
- A vibrant and collaborative team.
- A school where wellbeing is a core component of our everyday practice.
- Excellent professional development opportunities.
- Local Government Pension Scheme, including generous employer contributions.
- Free on-site parking.
- Discounts at retailers, a cycle to work scheme and a free flu vaccination.
Closing date: Monday 29th June 2026 at midday. Interviews: w/c Monday 29th June 2026. Applications will be considered as they are received. We reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.
Finance Assistant employer: Heathside Walton-on-Thames
The school is committed to a supportive environment where every staff member contributes to success. Located in a vibrant community, it offers excellent professional development opportunities and prioritises staff wellbeing. Employees benefit from a Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions.
Contact Details:
Heathside Walton-on-Thames Recruitment Team
