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Finance Assistant

St Bernard's High School, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7JS

This job expired on 14 July 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  14 July 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Accounting
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm, term time plus one week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Salary scale 5-6 - £24,790- £25,183 (pro-rata actual salary £21,776- £22,121)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to hire a Finance Assistant to assist in the smooth running of our Finance Department.

The successful candidate must be proactive, organised and able to maintain information in a confidential manner. The role will involve carrying out routine tasks and maintaining accurate records under the direction and supervision of our Finance Officer and School Business Manager. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

Main requirements for this role are:

• Excellent I.T. skills working on platforms such as Word and Excel
• Previous experience working on the platform Access Education but not essential
• Outstanding analytical and organisational skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What the school offers its staff

St Bernard's High School is a Catholic girl’s school from Years 7-11 with aco-educational mixed Sixth Form. Our school is ranked one of the top schools in Southend, and we are in the top 20% of schools across the country for our progress with students and our outcomes. It is a warm and welcoming school where our Catholic values underpin our day to day life.

All new staff are supported within the positive ethos of this happy and high performing school, and to this end all staff complete an applicable induction training programme. The community at St Bernard’s welcome applications from those of all faiths or none.

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 Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.

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Additional documents

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About St Bernard's High School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1021 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Bernard's High School website
• Email address: recruitment@stbernards.southend.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01702 343583
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-bernard-s-high-school

A Catholic girls' school from Years 7-11 with a co-educational Sixth Form; ranked among the top schools in Southend; a warm welcoming community where students excel academically, personally and spiritually; comprehensive induction and support for all new staff; applications welcomed from teachers of all faiths or none.

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