Bursar’s Assistant

Part-time, 21 hours per week Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9.00am to 4.30pm Littlegarth School is seeking a self-motivated and experienced Bursar’s Assistant to join our busy and supportive Bursary team. Littlegarth is a warm, family-centred independent prep school for children aged 2-11, set in 28 acres near Nayland, north of Colchester. We are proud to be a kind, caring and ambitious community where every child is known and nurtured. The successful candidate will support the Bursar with a wide range of finance and administrative duties, including accounts payable, purchase ledger, cash book, reconciliations, nominal ledger work, payroll preparation, statutory returns and general office support. The role will also involve providing cover for the Bursar when required. We are looking for someone with strong payroll experience, excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, and a thorough, methodical approach. The ideal candidate will be reliable, enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to work under pressure using their own initiative. AAT qualification would be desirable. In return, we offer a genuinely kind, supportive and welcoming staff team, delightful pupils, free parking, lunch and refreshments, wellbeing support, professional development opportunities and the chance to work in a beautiful school setting. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience. To apply, please send a completed application form, available from the Vacancies section of the school website, and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to jward@littlegarth.org, for the attention of Miss Jane Ward, Bursar. Closing date: 5.00pm, Thursday 18 June 2026 Interviews: Expected week commencing 22 June 2026 Littlegarth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks.