Finance Assistant
15 hours per week, term time plus ten days non-term time. Hours to be agreed between 8.00 and 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, in line with the needs of the school, likely over three days. Salary - Scale 5 point 15-17 (£10,355– £10,700 actual). Start date February 2025.
Samuel Pepys School is looking for an organised, efficient and approachable person to join the admin team in our friendly, growing school. The main duties are to provide an efficient finance administrative support service working with the School Business Manager. Excellent ICT skills, communication skills, and the ability to use MS Office are essential. Previous finance experience is essential for this role, including the use of finance software.
In return we offer:
* Being part of a friendly and outward-looking school with 124 wonderful pupils (increasing to 165) and a strong staff team ethos.
* Positive working environment, with lots of variety and opportunities to interact with pupils, families, staff, and a wide range of visitors.
* Effective admin systems are in place, such as Arbor, Access, Outlook, and Teams.
* A chance to learn, share, and develop new skills in the context of a busy school office.
* A brand-new office space in our new building.
* Chocolate and cake on a regular basis!
Please email joinus@samuelpepys.cambs.sch.uk for more information. An application form, job description, and person specification can be downloaded from our website. Your prospects of being invited to interview will be enhanced if your letter of application identifies your personal experiences, strengths, and qualities cross-referenced to the person specification.
Please contact Lynne, School Business Manager, to make a convenient time to visit the school before submitting your application.
Closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 27th January and both references will be requested before the interviews are held.
Samuel Pepys School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to successful pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS, health check, and two satisfactory references, requested prior to interview. In line with KCSIE guidance and as part of due diligence, an online check will take place for shortlisted candidates. We actively promote equality of opportunity in employment in our school and would be pleased to receive applications from all candidates regardless of age, ethnicity, or religion.
Previous applicants need not re-apply.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £10,355.00-£10,700.00 per year
Expected hours: 15 per week
Benefits:
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 12/02/2025
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