Finance Assistant

Felixstowe School, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9QR

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  2 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: NJC grade 4 - SP 7-11 (£26,402 - £28,141 per annum)
• Additional allowances:

  n/a

Finance Assistant job summary

Felixstowe School

Finance Assistant

Contract: Full Time, Permanent (37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year)

Salary: NJC Grade 4, SP7-11  (£26,402 - £28,141 per annum)

Start date: ASAP 

We are seeking a flexible and committed Finance Assistant to join our school. 

The successful applicant will be responsible for: 

• Reconciliation of supplier accounts and dealing with supplier queries. 

• Processing payment runs and ensuring remittances are distributed according to Trust policy. 

• Ensuring that VAT is correct on invoices. 

• Checking and processing of supplier invoices and expenses.

• Support with bank reconciliations. 

• Day to day accounts input and operation. 

• Responsibility for accounts payable, ensuring all supplier invoices are approved, processed and matched to relevant purchase orders and appropriate nominal ledger codes. 

• Processing of orders, Direct Debits and Standing orders. 

• Liaising with the Local Authority over Free School Meals. 

• Supporting financial aspects of the organisation of school trips. 

For more information about the school, visit the School website www.fxs.org.uk

 For more information on our Trust, Unity Schools Partnership, visit the Trust website www.unitysp.co.uk If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, please contact the Operations Manager, Shane Hurren on 01394 288228 or shurren@fxs.org.uk 

Closing date: 9:00am, Monday 2 February 2026

Interview date: TBC 

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.

 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Felixstowe School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1211 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Felixstowe School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/felixstowe-school

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