Finance Assistant (with some reception cover)

Springwood High School, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4AW

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  29 September 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  17 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Grade D, Point 6 – 7 £26,847 - £27,274 pa FTE Please note that the salary will be pro rata (approx. £18,639 - £18936)

Finance Assistant (with some reception cover) job summary

Springwood High School is seeking a Finance Assistant (with some Reception cover) to join the their finance team. Although this post is predominantly based at Springwood High School, the successful candidate could be asked to cover at other locations within the Trust so the ability to drive would be an advantage.

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Grade D, Point 6 – 7 £26,847 - £27,274 pa FTE

Please note that the salary will be pro rata (approx. £18,639 - £18,936)

Hours: 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term Time plus one week) 

Permanent

Purpose of the Job

 

This is an administrative role and training will be given in all of the areas listed below. The aim of the position is to provide administrative support to the Finance Team and also provide some reception cover while developing the Finance knowledge and skills of the successful Applicant.

 

Responsibilities, but not limited too:

 

·        Provide an administrative role with professionalism and accuracy.

·        Support with administering the school’s financial resources and ensure that records are kept in a manner which satisfies the requirements of accountability, audit and financial control.

·        Work flexibly to provide administrative support to Finance/Admin/Reception staff as required.

·        Raise orders for goods, supplies and services ensuring that they have been properly authorised and approved.

·        Process invoices ready for payment.

·        Assist with raising payments and processing BACS runs for supplier payments.

·        Ensure that all payments are properly authorised and approved.

·        Record all transactions in an accurate manner on the Trusts finance software.

·        Maintain all data records relating to income and expenditure.

·        Carry out budget reconciliation as directed.

·        Assist budget holders with any queries where required.

·        Where directed assist with month end processes.

·        As required accurately report on income received via the Trusts cashless payment system (Bromcom)

·        Monitor as directed, supplier delivery of goods, products and services and chase up any outstanding goods and services where appropriate.

·        Ensure that all tasks are carried out in accordance with the appropriate procedure and that the academies Financial handbook is adhered to at all times.

·        Carry out all ad-hoc duties as reasonably requested by the Trust Finance Manager & Head Teacher, from time-to-time.

·        Promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young and vulnerable people at all times.

 

Receptionist Responsibilities, but not limited too:

 

·        Answer and transfer calls to relevant staff, take messages where appropriate.

·        To receive and reply promptly to any telephone enquiries and other messages, dealing as appropriate with routine enquiries.

·        To undertake switchboard, receptionist and messenger duties within the school, ensuring that the Reception area is staffed at all times.

·        To ensure that visitors to the school are courteously and correctly received.

·        To undertake clerical and administrative duties of a routine nature which could include:

o  taking delivery and signing for goods, checking back goods received to orders and signing delivery notes for the Finance Department;

o  Assisting with the receiving of and storage of supplies and new equipment.

·        To keep the front office tidy at all times.

·        Ensure that confidentiality is observed at all times and abide by the data protection act.

Personal and Professional Conduct

A member of staff is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct. They are to uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school.

For a full job description please click the link below.

The duties and responsibilities listed in the job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.

Closing Date for Applications: 29th September 2026

Interview Dates: w/c 5th October 2026

Start Date: ASAP

How to apply

For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE. There is no other purpose for a search.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. 

West Norfolk Academies Trust is fully committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, eliminating discrimination. Applications are invited from all sections of society.

 

Please click here to view a copy of the Trusts Leave and time off policy

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

West Norfolk Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the post holder will share this responsibility, therefore appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check with barred list. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.

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 Springwood High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1988 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Springwood High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/springwood-high-school

Springwood High School, part of West Norfolk Academies Trust

With more than a hundred years of history, Springwood provides an education for boys and girls aged between eleven and eighteen in King's Lynn.

We are a comprehensive school with Specialist Performing Arts Status and a long history of providing an excellent education to pupils in West Norfolk.

Our School is part of West Norfolk Academies Trust, dedicated to ensuring that every student gains the best qualifications possible. We believe that excellent academic qualifications provide each student with the best life chances and opportunities to ensure a successful and fulfilled future. In the last two years the percentage of students gaining 5 higher grades including English and Maths has risen significantly.

We have a high expectation of both our teachers and our students, set challenging targets for all and support each other to achieve them. We work hard to monitor accurately the progress of students, celebrate academic success and intervene where necessary.

A positive attitude to learning is an essential aspect of academic success. Our teachers regularly assess how engaged each learner is in their studies using an attitude to learning score. We celebrate students who have a good attitude to their studies and actively encourage those who need to improve in this area.

We offer a wide range of opportunities, both within and beyond the classroom - it is vital that every student participates in other areas of school life. Springwood expects every student to take part in other aspects of our offer to them including;

Competitive Sport
Dance Performances
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Drama Performances
House Competitions
Music Performances
Lunchtime clubs
Numerous foreign visits and exchanges

To view our latest OFSTED report please visit http://www.springwoodhighschool.co.uk

We are part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust whose aim is to challenge and support a small group of schools to provide an excellent education for the young people of West Norfolk.

The Trust works in a supportive partnership with Primary and Secondary schools with each school maintaining their unique identity and ethos.

The schools work together to ensure maximum benefit for all students through economies of scale and shared resources.

The Trust clear strategic vision for the future is based around four key areas:

Maximising student achievement
Ensuring each student is engaged with the school
Ensuring our students have access to world class resources
Delivering outstanding teaching and learning

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