Accounts Assistant - Full-time

ALP Schools

• Ref:KCC-F115-43-T
• Posted:19/11/2025
• Pay:£26,000–£29,000 (full-time equivalent)
• Start Date:TBC
• App Close Date:03/12/2025 at 14:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Accounts Assistant

Location: Gravesend
Salary: £26,000–£29,000 (full-time equivalent)
Contract Type: Term Time Only + 2 Weeks (40 hours per week) or All Year Round
Reporting to: Finance Director (transitioning to Finance Manager once appointed)

Join ALP Schools – Make a Difference Through Excellence in Finance

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-driven Accounts Assistant to join our friendly and supportive finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the smooth and efficient running of our school’s financial operations, supporting the Finance Director and wider leadership team in ensuring high standards, accuracy and professionalism.

At ALP Schools, our mission is to provide a nurturing, ambitious and inclusive learning environment—and our finance team plays a vital role in making this possible.

About the Role

As our Accounts Assistant, you will support the day-to-day financial operations of the school and help ensure our financial affairs are managed accurately and efficiently. You will play an active role in:

• Producing accurate financial statements

• Managing intercompany transactions

• Supporting budgeting and forecasting

• Carrying out financial analysis

• Undertaking a range of financial and administrative tasks

You will be trusted with sensitive information and expected to uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Level 4 or above qualification in Accountancy or recognised business/finance equivalent

• Minimum 2 years’ bookkeeping experience

• Experience using cloud-based accounting software

• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel

Desirable Experience

• Payroll experience

• School finance experience (1+ year)

• Full UK driving licence

Skills & Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who can:

• Communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues

• Work accurately with excellent attention to detail

• Prioritise effectively and remain calm under pressure

• Work independently while being an active team player

• Maintain strict confidentiality

• Bring a proactive, positive and “can-do” approach to every task

• Adapt to both routine and varied duties

• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement

Why Join ALP Schools?

• A supportive, values-driven team environment

• Commitment to staff development and ongoing professional learning

• Opportunities to attend training, seminars and development programmes

• A workplace that champions equality, diversity and inclusion

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a setting that supports children’s welfare and education

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check in line with safeguarding requirements.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re a motivated finance professional who wants to contribute to an organisation dedicated to improving young people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of something that truly makes a difference.

Information about the federation

Empowering Success Through Holistic and Individualised Learning ALP Schools are a chain of Independent Special Needs Schools.

Each of our schools is Ofsted registered and cater for young people who have struggled in mainstream education due to their special educational needs.

Our unique selling point is that we offer small classes or one to one learning where the curriculum is tailored to the needs of the individual. We also recognise the importance of building routines, relationships, respect and trust in order to achieve successful teaching and learning…

Job Contact Information

• Name:Richard Johnson
• Address:East Crescent,
  Gravesend,
  Kent,
  DA12 2AR
• Telephone: 02030269968
• Email: richard.johnson@alpschools.org

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Documents

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• Accounts Assistant Job Description and Person Specification