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Finance Assistant - Part-time

Harrietsham CEP School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-3067-169S
  • Posted:07/11/2025
  • Pay:KSB (FTE £25,126) pro rata £8,651
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:21/11/2025 at 11:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Are you organised, numerate, and looking for a rewarding role where your skills really matter? We are seeking a Finance Administrator to join our supportive school office team and play an essential role in ensuring the smooth running of our financial operations.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in finance or administration who enjoys accuracy, problem-solving, and working as part of a friendly team.

Working days and hours will be 9am - 2pm 3 days a week. Exact days can be flexible and discussed at interview.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Processing orders, invoices, and payments in line with school finance procedures

  • Maintaining accurate financial records using the school’s finance management system

  • Assisting the School Business Leader

  • Supporting reconciliation of accounts

  • Helping prepare for financial audits and year-end procedures

  • Communicating with suppliers, staff, and stakeholders regarding finance queries

  • Collecting and recording income such as trip payments and other revenue

  • Providing general administrative support to the wider school office when required

  • Maintaining confidentiality and complying with data protection regulations at all times

This is a varied role — flexibility and initiative are key.

We’re looking for someone who:

✔ Has GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
✔ Has experience in a finance or administration role (experience in a school is desirable but not essential)
✔ Is confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and finance software
✔ Has excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
✔ Can work accurately, meet deadlines, and handle queries professionally
✔ Understands (or is willing to learn about) financial procedures and regulations in schools
✔ Communicates clearly with colleagues, suppliers, and other stakeholders

What we offer:

  • A friendly, supportive team environment

  • Opportunities for further training and professional development

  • A varied role where your work directly contributes to the running of our school

Interested?
We’d love to hear from you. Please complete the application via this advert.

Harrietsham CEP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Harrietsham CofE Primary School (Maidstone, ME17) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Information about the school

Our Vision Statement:

‘Nurtured we Flourish’

We are a warm, welcoming and inclusive school rooted in our rural community. Like the mustard seed, we grew from tiny beginnings and our branches are now spread wide – providing support and taking our values beyond the school gates. All those in our community feel safe and nurtured - able to flourish and grow academically, spiritually, emotionally and physically to achieve their full God-given potential.

Harrietsham Church of England Primary School is a friendly village school set in beautiful countryside in the heart of the community. We are expanding to 2-form entry and are nearly fully grown! We pride ourselves on the achievements of all of our pupils - we are a school where everyone works together putting children at the heart of everything we do. We welcome pupils and staff of all faiths and none and our vision and values of Love, Forgiveness and Fellowship guide our everyday actions.

Our school building (which dates from 2004 to 2021 when our new extension opened) houses classrooms, smaller learning areas, a well-stocked library and computer room, activity rooms and offices and we have extensive grounds including a nature garden and field with large scale play equipment. Outdoor learning is really important to us. We have supportive parents and an active PTFA and Governing Body. We maintain close links with the church and local community.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01622) 859372

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.