Finance Assistant at Great Hollands Primary School in Bracknell

Location: Wordsworth, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8YR

Contract Type: Permanent (Part-Time)

Contract Term: Part-Time

Salary: £27,131.00 Annually (FTE) / £12,375.21 per annum inclusive of Fringe for 20 hours per week TTO plus 2 INSET.

Hours per week: 20 hours per week

Closing Date: Midnight, Wed 10th Jun, 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible

Positions available: 1

About This Role

We are seeking a Finance Assistant to provide accurate, efficient and compliant finance administration across Great Hollands Primary School and Birch Hill Primary School. Working under the direction of the Hub Finance Officer, you will support the smooth running of school finance processes, including purchase orders, invoices, goods received notes, reconciliations, cashless payments, trips, events and pupil‑related funding administration. This role is important in helping schools operate effectively so that colleagues can focus on delivering high‑quality education and support for pupils. The postholder will work closely with colleagues, suppliers, parents, carers, budget holders and Trust finance colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders, goods received notes and invoices using PS Financials.
• Support colleagues and requisitioners with finance queries and order processes.
• Check deliveries and support the distribution of goods to departments.
• Deal with enquiries relating to orders, deliveries, returns and refunds.
• Reconcile monthly credit card and prepaid card statements.
• Support the financial administration of trips, events and cashless payment systems.
• Assist with Pupil Premium, Catch Up Premium, Sports Premium and Free School Meal administration and reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records to support monitoring, reporting and audit requirements.
• Support best value purchasing in liaison with relevant Trust colleagues.
• Attend Trust‑wide finance assistant network meetings and training sessions.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have strong numeracy skills and the ability to work accurately with financial information. You will be organised, reliable and able to manage changing priorities in a busy finance environment. You will be confident using financial systems and Microsoft or Google applications, with experience of maintaining accurate manual and computerised records. Experience of finance administration, accounts payable or working in a finance office would be desirable. You will communicate clearly with colleagues, suppliers and other stakeholders, work well as part of a team and be committed to developing your own skills.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme: Generous employer contributions, with auto‑enrolment into either the Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, both Career Average Earning Schemes.
• Annual Leave: We offer a generous holiday entitlement, which increases with length of service.
• ME Day: Colleagues may request one additional day’s leave each year to attend a special personal event, such as a child’s sports day or graduation, or a family celebration.
• Professional Development: We offer a comprehensive programme of professional learning through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, including opportunities to both attend and deliver CPD. Colleagues also take part in our annual Conference, a full day of workshops, networking and learning for all staff.
• Hybrid Working: For eligible roles, we support a flexible approach to working arrangements, balancing remote and office‑based work where appropriate.
• Perkbox: Colleagues have access to Perkbox, which offers a wide range of discounts and wellness resources and receive 25 Perk points each month which can be exchanged for goods and services.
• Wellbeing and Health: Free flu vaccinations are offered to all staff, and free eye tests are provided to those who are eligible.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Incorporating discount vouchers, access to 24/7 support and more.
• Mental Health First Aid support.
• Recognition and Community: We regularly celebrate staff achievements, milestones and contributions across our schools, reinforcing a strong sense of belonging within the #TeamMET community.
• Employee Referral Scheme.

Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Contact Details: Chloe Barrett, c.barrett@maidenerleghtrust.org