Finance Assistant

Employer
Chipping Sodbury School
Location
Bristol, South Gloucestershire
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Hours
Part Time
Salary
NJC SCP 9 to SCP 12
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
16th October 2026 09:00 AM
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Job ID
1578116
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
  • Contract Type :Fixed term contract
  • Contract Length: End date 31/08/2027
  • Job ID: 1578116

We are looking to appoint an experienced Finance Assistant to join our busy Finance Team. This role is contracted for 15 hours per week term time only plus INSET days.  We are happy to discuss flexibility around the working pattern and how these hours are arranged.

The role is diverse and will provide opportunities to develop a wide range of skill sets to support your future career development. The main duties and responsibilities will include:

  • Processing purchase ledger invoices
  • Ordering
  • Responsibility for the school credit and payment cards
  • Income
  • ParentPay
  • Assisting budget holders with reports and queries
  • Point of contact for financial queries

Why work for us?

  • Internal career opportunities
  • Generous pension scheme with the LGPS
  • Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme, including a virtual GP service
  • Flexible working opportunities and a genuine commitment to family and work/life balance
  • Generous holiday allowance for support staff
  • Recognition of local government continuous service
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Free Will writing service
  • Free flu vaccinations and support with eye tests and glasses

The closing date for applications is Friday 16th October at 12.00 midday.

The Athelstan Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check along with standard pre-employment safeguarding checks. As the role includes working with children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must, therefore, disclose all spent and unspent convictions. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates before interview. Please also be aware that you will be subject to an online check and that you may be questioned about the findings of such a check at your interview.

We are a flexible working employer and we are willing to make any reasonable adjustments you require during your interview so please ask us.

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