School Finance Assistant
Salary/Rate:£28000 - £32000 per annum
Sector:Education: Finance & Resources
Location:East Sussex
Job type:Permanent
Job ref:MT1403
Post Date:April 17, 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter
Mark Taylor
Senior Consultant - Education Finance Recruitment
About the Role
My client, a long-established school based in Petersfield looking to recruit a School Finance Assistant to join the finance team on a permanent basis.
Working under the close tutelage of the Finance Manager, this role will oversee the day-to-day invoicing cycle for the school, including all relevant financial administration around invoice and payment processing, journals and monthly bank account reconciliations. Additionally, the role will give the opportunity to work on budget management and reporting, month end closing and ad hoc financial reporting.
Applications are sought from individuals’ part or fully AAT qualified, with school’s experience preferred, but similar experience outside of the sector would be considered. The desire to learn and develop under the current finance team is important as there is long term development potential on offer with this role.
Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
Working under the close tutelage of the Finance Manager, this role will oversee the day-to-day invoicing cycle for the school, including all relevant financial administration around invoice and payment processing, journals and monthly bank account reconciliations. Additionally, the role will give the opportunity to work on budget management and reporting, month end closing and ad hoc financial reporting.
Applications are sought from individuals’ part or fully AAT qualified, with school’s experience preferred, but similar experience outside of the sector would be considered. The desire to learn and develop under the current finance team is important as there is long term development potential on offer with this role.
Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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