Finance Assistant
The Bishop's Stortford High School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4SH19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
13 April 2026
Closing date
4 March 2026 at 11am
Date listed
13 February 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
- £24,015 inc Fringe allowance
Additional allowances
£24,015 inc Fringe allowance
Finance Assistant job summary
Are you an experienced financial professional looking for a new challenge? The Bishop’s Stortford High School is seeking to appoint a skilled, organised and proactive Finance Assistant to play a vital role in supporting the smooth and effective running of our school by supporting our Finance Manager and Director of Finance. Key Responsibilities include recording and processing all orders, check and record deliveries and manage the school's contract register along with bank and petty cash reconciliation. Experience in school finance, book-keeping or demonstrable equivalent experience is essential. Familiarity with payroll systems would be advantageous. The ability to work effectively as part of a small team, and remain calm and focused when working under pressure is vital.
What we are looking for:
Strong IT skills and excellent working knowledge of computerised book-keeping and management information systems.
Ability to work to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
Meticulous attention to detail
A well-organised, proactive individual with the ability to work effectively as part of a small team
An individual who works well with staff and students alike
Use tact and discretion when dealing with confidential information.
An understanding of school systems is desirable but not essential.
Regular use of FMS accounting software and use of SAGE 50 professional software is advantageous but not essential.
What we can offer you:
Professionally:
A brand new, state-of-the-art, purpose-built school creating a fantastic new working environment
A busy department situated in an office in the heart of the school.
Staff training days to support staff CPD
A highly visible Senior Leadership Team
A Black & Gold team spirit amongst staff and students
Personally:
Generous pension benefits
Access to Employee Assistance Programme - Smart Clinic
Free school lunch every day
Well serviced staff room providing a comfortable environment with free tea and coffee
Access to Mental Health First Aiders
Free on-site secure parking for every employee
20 Electric Vehicle charging points on site (paid for by the individual)
Annual Flu jabs (free)
Opportunities to get involved with school events: Black, Gold & Green week, running club etc
Free school tickets to all our regular high-quality concerts, musicals, shows recitals and other entertainment held at school.
Staff association organise social activities including staff football, Christmas meal etc
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
TBSHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of all our children and expects staff to share this commitment. A Disclosure Barring Service check is required for all successful applicants.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Bishop's Stortford High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1260 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Bishop's Stortford High School website
Educating approximately 1200 students, The Bishop’s Stortford High School provides a single-sex education for boys in Years 7 to 11 and has a large co-educational sixth form, of which a third are female students.
The school prides itself on being an academic school built on traditional principles and high standards, within a Christian ethos, which is reflected in excellent results. In March 2017 Ofsted judged the school to be Outstanding in every category with their report, highlighting the many strengths and the great opportunities provided.
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