Finance Assistant

Kepier, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5BH

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  3 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: NJC point 7 - 11

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate must have a proactive and positive approach, be confident in working effectively within a busy and challenging environment, and be able to provide effective and efficient financial and administrative support to the school’s finance team.

The right candidate will be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite. Experience of school finance systems (e.g. SIMS, ParentPay, PS Financials) would be preferable. The ability to carry out administrative tasks, including the ability to present work clearly and professionally, is essential.

What the school offers its staff

We have an exciting opportunity available for a full-time Finance Assistant to join our team at Kepier.

Join a team where support, positivity, and respect are part of everyday life. Enjoy great benefits including free onsite parking, free gym access, excellent catering, and membership of the LGPS pension scheme—helping you feel secure now and in the future.

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

The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. All School posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants will be subject to appropriate background checks and vetting including an enhanced DBS check and checks against the children’s barred list.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Finance Assistant Advert Aug 25.pdf - 188 KB (opens in new tab)

Finance Assistant Person Spec.pdf - 59.1 KB (opens in new tab)

Finance Assistant Job Description August 25.pdf - 107 KB (opens in new tab)

About Kepier

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1144 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kepier website
• Email address: recruitment@kepier.com
• Phone number: 0191 5128960
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kepier

Kepier is an exciting place to teach. Our staff are friendly, supportive and dedicated. We follow an inspirational curriculum which helps to prepare our young people fully for the challenges of adult life.

Arranging a visit to Kepier

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@kepier.com.

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