Finance Assistant

Salary: £24,357 Actual Salary (£14.76ph) Contract type: Full-Time, Permanent – Term-Time only plus 2-weeks worked during half-term Working Hours: 07:30-15:30 – 37 hours per week with 30-minutes unpaid for lunch each day Start date: ASAP Closing date: 4pm on Monday 31 August 2026 Interview dates: Shortly following the closing date or before if a suitable candidate identified Are you looking for a rewarding role in a vibrant secondary school setting? The King Edmund School is seeking a Finance Assistant to join our friendly and supportive finance team. Our large and inclusive school is at the heart of the community. As a Finance Assistant, you’ll support the smooth running of the school’s finances and play a key role in helping us provide the best possible opportunities for our students. We are determined to become the school of choice in Essex—a place where every young person is challenged, supported, and inspired to thrive. This isn’t a dream - it is a promise and you will be at the centre of delivering and creating this. The RoleProcessing purchase orders, invoices, and payments Reconciling accounts and supporting financial reporting Administering school income and maintaining accurate records Supporting the finance team with administrative tasks What We’re Looking ForSomeone with experience in a finance or administrative role Strong organisational, IT, and communication skills A calm, flexible and professional approach Commitment to our school values and safeguarding responsibilities Why Join King Edmund School? This is a school with immense potential and a powerful sense of purpose. Under new leadership, we are creating something exceptional—step by step, brick by brick. You will be joining a committed, talented team at a moment of transformation, where your leadership will directly shape our school’s success story. Come and be part of something extraordinary! The school offers an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Trai