Finance Assistant Administration - Part-time

Platt CEP School, Sevenoaks

• Ref:KCC886-3325-134S
• Posted:20/08/2025
• Pay:KSB
• Start Date:27th October 2025
• App Close Date:11/09/2025 at 16:00
• Interviews:18/19 September 2025

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A brand new role is available at our amazing school! We are looking for a Finance assistant to join our office and support our leadership team.

The Finance Assistant will provide high-quality financial support to ensure the effective and efficient management of the school’s budget. The postholder will undertake a range of financial and administrative duties in line with the school’s financial policies and procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions, including purchase orders, invoices, cheque preparation, banking, receipts, and supplier queries.
• Check, record, and distribute incoming stock deliveries.
• Monitor monthly budgets and report variances to the Headteacher.
• Prepare financial information and reports to support the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.
• Receive, record, and reconcile income from parents/carers and pupils (e.g. trips, uniforms, photographs).
• Undertake financial reconciliations, including bank accounts, petty cash, and purchase ledger control accounts.
• Collate VAT returns and process payments.

Additional duties will include:

• Providing general administrative support working alongside the Office Manager, including reception duties, correspondence, filing, and word processing.
• Assisting with the administration of school lettings.
• Maintaining records of free school meals and related financial administration, in accordance with KCC financial regulations.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Previous experience of financial administration.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and working with integrity.

Desirable:

• Experience of working in a school or education setting.
• Knowledge of financial regulations in schools or the public sector.

We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• The chance to contribute to the effective running of a school community.

If you are interested in the post, please apply or pop along to the school to meet the Headteacher and Office Manager if you wish to find out more.

Hours: Mon, Tues, Weds 8am -1:30pm and Fridays 8am - 4pm (22.5hrs)

Information about the school

We are a one form entry community church of England school made up of approximately 170 kind, motivated and excited learners.

Our vision is based on the parable of the mustard seed in that we aim for all children to grow, flourish and be responsible and reflective individuals. The staff at our school are valued and are expected to embrace our Christian vision and the values of Care – Learn – Forgive. Our children are confident and proud of their school and belonging to it. We believe education should not only equip children academically and emotionally but provide memories and shape our children to live 'life in all its fullness' (John 10:10).

Our school successfully completed a SIAMs inspection in July 2023 and an Ofsted inspection in October 2024.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and to this end all staff are subject to DBS checks.

Job Contact Information

• Name:School Office
• Address:Platinum Way, St Mary's Platt, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 8FH
• Telephone: (01732) 882596
• Email: Office@platt.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• Employment of ex offenders policy
• Child Protection Policy
• Finance and Office Asst JD and PS