Lead Finance Assistant
Bournemouth School, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PY19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
5 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
16 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week and can either be full time or 41 worked weeks per year Usual working hours: 0830-1630 Monday-Thursday, 0830-1600 Friday 30 minute unpaid lunch break Flexibility in agreed working hours for the right applicant. Worked Weeks: Full Time (24 days holiday + bank holidays) or 41 worked weeks per annum (38 weeks term time plus 5 days INSET plus 10 days during/across school holidays - to be agreed with Chief Finance Officer)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,598 to £32,597
What skills and experience we're looking for
Knowledge and skills:
The successful candidate must possess the following attributes:
- have experience of working in a finance setting and using finance software
- have an understanding of general accounting including double entry bookkeeping
- be driven and motivated with an interest in finance
- be highly organised and process driven with the ability to deal with changing and conflicting deadlines and frequent interruptions to work
- be numerate
- be computer literate with Excel spreadsheet experience
- possess a general level of education
- have the ability to solve problems, using own initiative, prioritise and meet deadlines
- have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of audiences
- possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- be willing to work flexibly, particularly at peak times to meet the needs of the job and the school
- be a team player with a healthy sense of humour and perspective
- be able to work without direct supervision
- be able to follow organisational procedures and processes to meet the required standards for the role
- respect confidentiality at all times
Other desirable attributes for the post are:
- have experience of using Access Finance.
- have experience in using other Microsoft office applications.
- have experience of working in a finance environment within a school.
have a finance qualification.
What the school offers its staff
Free Parking
Local Government Pension Scheme membership (22.6% employer contributions)
Free employee wellbeing and assistance programme
Complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks, including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2025).
To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Bournemouth School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1284 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bournemouth School website
- Email address
- recruitment@bournemouth-school.org
Bournemouth School, founded in 1901, is an over-subscribed grammar school serving Bournemouth and the surrounding area. As a stand-alone academy we set our own priorities - and we choose to focus our efforts upon improving the quality of teaching and learning, and raising student attainment across the curriculum. We enjoy an excellent local reputation, the support of parents and the community, and talented and dedicated staff, both at the chalk face and behind the scenes. Most important of all, we benefit from an able and receptive student body that never fails to impress and surprise.
In February 2024 we were graded outstanding in all areas by OFSTED. However we have not rested on our laurels and are constantly seeking ways to improve all aspects of our provision.
We are proud of our traditions and our heritage but also acutely aware of our responsibility to nurture, inspire and prepare our students to take their places as leaders and innovators in a rapidly changing world.
We strive to ensure that every student reaches their full potential and enjoys learning. At the same time, we appreciate the importance of giving our students the broadest possible range of opportunities outside the classroom and encouraging them to develop their sporting, artistic and creative talents. Throughout all aspects of our work are embedded our core values of hard work, discipline, smart appearance and respect. We encourage our students to contribute positively to their own community and beyond.
Arranging a visit to Bournemouth School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@bournemouth-school.org.
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