Finance Assistant

School Finance Assistant – Brighton – Part Time (3 Days per Week)

Engage Education are currently recruiting for a School Finance Assistant to join a welcoming and well-run school in Brighton. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative and financial skills who is looking to work in a supportive school environment.

The role is part time, working 3 days per week, and will involve supporting the school’s finance team with a range of financial and administrative duties.

About the role

As a School Finance Assistant, you will support the day-to-day financial operations of the school and help ensure accurate financial processes are maintained.

Responsibilities include:

• Processing purchase orders, invoices and payments

• Assisting with budget monitoring and financial record keeping

• Supporting the reconciliation of accounts and financial reports

• Liaising with suppliers and responding to finance-related queries

• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation

• Providing administrative support to the wider school office when required

This role is ideal for someone who is organised, detail-oriented and confident working with financial systems.

About you

• Previous experience in finance, accounts or school administration

• Strong organisational and administrative skills

• Good attention to detail and accuracy when working with financial data

• Confident using Microsoft Office and financial systems

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

• A valid enhanced DBS, or willingness to obtain one

Experience working within a school finance office is desirable but not essential.

Why choose Engage Education?

• Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations, matching permanent staff rates

• Ongoing support from a dedicated Engage consultant

• Free access to a wide range of CPD training delivered by experienced senior leaders

How to apply

If this role sounds right for you, please apply below or contact Engage Education directly.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we will keep your details on file and support you with future opportunities.

All candidates must hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.

By applying for this role, you consent to Engage Education Ltd securely storing your personal details in line with GDPR requirements.

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