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Finance Assistant - Part-time

Spring Grove School, Wye, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-6045-46S
  • Posted:30/11/2021
  • Pay:Dependent on experience
  • Start Date:January 2022
  • App Close Date:10/12/2021 at 14:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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An exciting opportunity has arisen within our small bursary team for a Finance Assistant to look after the day-to-day administration of the purchase ledger, bank reconciliations, cash handling, fixed asset register and other accounting activities.

The successful candidate should have at least two years’ experience in an accounting environment, and is likely to be AAT qualified or part-qualified. Experience working in education is a bonus, but not essential. The role will suit somebody with an eye for detail, the ability to work both independently and as part of a busy team, strong organisational skills, and a sense of humour.

Benefits include free school lunches during term time, automatic enrolment in the school’s pension scheme and, on successful completion of probation, enrolment in the school’s healthcare scheme and generous school fee discounts.

Part time: 20 hours per week, all year round

For a detailed job description and application form visit Work for Us - Spring Grove School - Jobs at Spring Grove School. For any questions please email vjones@springgroveschool.co.uk. CVs without the application form will not be accepted as it forms the important first step in our safeguarding process.

Closing date: Friday 10 December 2021.

Note that the school reserves the rights to interview and make offers to strong applicants before the closing date. 

Spring Grove School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with any past employer and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Spring Grove is an equal opportunities employer.

 

Information about the school

Spring Grove School is an independent Nursery and day school that offers an outstanding all-round education and a fantastic start in life for children aged 2 to 11 years. The school was rated ‘Excellent’ in all aspects in its most recent (February 2023) ISI inspection. Spring Grove is ideally located in an idyllic 14-acre rural setting just outside the village of Wye, and close to both Ashford and Canterbury.

At Spring Grove School we provide an inclusive environment and education underpinned by high quality, expert teaching that is targeted to the needs of each child. The school is also well known for its excellent extra-curricular provision, including music, drama, dance, art, Forest School and sport.

Our school is small enough for us to know every child, as well as their family, and for us to encourage each and every pupil in our care to be self-confident and independent learners. The children at Spring Grove School live and breathe our school motto ‘Always do your best’. We firmly believe Spring Grove School is unique and a great place for children to grow.

Spring Grove School is a member of the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS). For more information, please visit the school’s website www.springgroveschool.co.uk

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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.