Finance Assistant

Company: Forest School
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Location: Winnersh
Job Description:

Finance Assistant – Term Time (190 days)

Hours: 9:00 – 14:30, Monday to Friday (25 hours per week). Grade 3, scale point 5. FTE £25,584 per annum – Actual Salary £14,112.84 per annum. To start: As soon as possible.

At the Forest School, you will support the financial operations of the school.

Responsibilities

  • Process purchase orders.
  • Raise invoices.
  • Make payments.
  • Manage Scopay payments.
  • Handle credit card expenses.
  • Process free school meal applications.
  • Assist with the preparation of monthly and annual accounts.

Qualifications

  • Knowledgeable and enthusiastic team player with excellent communication skills.
  • Strong IT proficiency and keen eye for detail.
  • Prior experience in finance or accountancy preferred.
  • Accounting qualifications an advantage.
  • Experience using accounting software beneficial – full training provided.

Benefits

  • Supportive working environment with a strong focus on staff wellbeing.
  • Comprehensive induction programme and professional mentoring.
  • CPD opportunities and access to national qualifications.
  • Free admission to the school performance and conditioning centre.
  • Access to childcare voucher scheme, tech and bike scheme.
  • Centralised detentions reducing teacher workload.

The Forest School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service clearance being received.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026