We are looking for a full time Finance Assistant (up to 37 hours a week) to work in our team to provide all financial services to the school community. 

We have a separate advert for a part time (up to 24 hours per week) position also. 

About The Role:

As Finance and Estates Assistant you will provide comprehensive financial and administrative support to the school, ensuring the effective delivery of finance processes, educational visits administration, peripatetic music lessons, site lettings, locker allocation and premises administration.

The postholder will work closely with the Finance Manager, Educational Visits Coordinator, Director of Finance and Estates, and Site and Maintenance Manager to deliver efficient, accurate and customer-focused support across a range of school services.

Whilst it is anticipated each Assistant will take a lead to cover the majority of responsibility in a number of areas, as a small team it is expected that everyone will work together to ensure that all day-to-day tasks and deadlines are covered

About You:

• Experienced administrator with excellent literacy and numeracy skills. Prior experience working in an education environment would be an advantage.
  Experience working with finance systems, and within finance processes.
  Strong organisational skills, and able to work calmly under pressure
  Excellent communication skills, and able to establish rapport and trusting relationships with colleagues, students and parents.
  Strong work ethic and proactive can-do attitude. 

Benefits:

• Auto-enrolment into a contributory pension scheme (LGPS for support staff, employer contribution 25%)
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
• CPD through internal and external providers (including a subscription to National College)
• Employee Support Programme offering retail discounts and vouchers, a 24/7 confidential advice line, and counselling.
• Specsavers Eye care vouchers
• Free use of the sports facilities

Key terms:

• Hours: 37 per week (exact pattern negotiable but must be over 5 days) 
  
• Term time (39 weeks per year plus the equivalent of 2 weeks across the school holidays)
• Duration: Permanent 
• Location: Based on site within the school
• Remuneration:· The Essex Schools’ Local Government Scale 5, Point 10 (within ranges 10 (FTE £27,694) – 13 (FTE £29,064). Actual salary £24,910 gross per annum.

To Apply:

Please review the full job pack then apply via the school's mynewterm recruitment page.

Applications Deadline: 9th July 2026

Start date: 1st September 2026 (with several expected   handover days prior to this)

Interviews: Tuesday 14th and Thursday 16th July

The need to appoint quickly means we reserve the right to appoint at any time.

Contact: Applicants who require further information should contact the HR Manager at recuritment@shsb.org.uk or telephone 01702 606 200.

If you feel you might need any adjustments to help support you during the recruitment process please contact us; we want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to evidence themselves at their best.