School Accountant

Essex; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable independent school in Chelmsford seeks a part-time School Accountant to manage financial processes. The ideal candidate will support the Bursar and oversee budgeting and financial reporting. This role requires a qualified accountant with experience in financial functions such as VAT accounting. The position offers flexibility in working hours and benefits like ongoing training and a staff discount on school fees. Applications are invited from motivated individuals committed to safeguarding children.

Benefits

Flexible/Hybrid Working

Ongoing Training and Development

50% Staff Discount on School Fees

Pension contribution matched up to 7% of salary

Free lunch and refreshments during term time

Free onsite parking

Regular staff events and wellbeing activities

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Professional accountant, part qualified or qualified by experience.
• Knowledge of budgeting, management accounts, statutory accounts, nominal ledger work, and VAT accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Bursar in managing school's financial processes.
• Oversee budgeting and financial reporting.
• Manage banking and cash flow.

Skills

Highly organised

Good IT skills

Ability to prioritise

Multitasking

Education

Qualified accountant or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft packages

Job description

St Cedd's School is using its own application form, please click the button below to download and view it as Essex School Jobs cannot automatically fill out an application form that has been created by a school. You will need to download the application form before you are able to complete it.

Job Ref No. ECC0-82S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Commensurate with candidate’s experience

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 27/02/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: To be arranged with the candidate

St Cedd's School is seeking to appoint a School Accountant to join our dedicated administrative team in this highly successful 3-11 co-educational IAPS preparatory school based in the centre of Chelmsford.

The School Accountant supports the Bursar and is primarily responsible for the smooth running of the School's financial processes. The successful candidate will be a professional accountant, part qualified or qualified by experience with knowledge of the full range of financial functions, including budgeting, management accounts, statutory accounts, nominal ledger work and VAT accounting.

We are looking for an individual who is highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and multitask on a daily basis. Good IT skills are essential, particularly with the use of Microsoft packages. This is a varied role and training will be provided where needed.

For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Job Description.

Hours: 30 hours per week for 52 weeks per annum, over 4 or 5 days a week. Some flexibility on working hours to be agreed.

Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications

• Flexible/Hybrid Working
• Ongoing Training and Development
• 50% Staff Discount on School Fees
• Pension contribution matched up to 7% of salary
• Free lunch and refreshments provided to all staff during term time
• Free onsite parking
• Regular staff events and wellbeing activities
• Holiday entitlement: 28 days per year including bank holidays.

Term: Permanent

Post commences: As soon as possible subject to satisfactory completion of relevant checks.

Interview: To be arranged with the candidate

A full application pack is available from the 'Vacancies' section of our School website (www.stcedds.org.uk), by contacting the Head's PA via email ([e-mail]) or by telephone on 01245 392810. Applications should be addressed to the Head, Mr Matthew Clarke.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

All employees of St Cedd's School have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note the vacancy will be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received or the role has been filled.

Information about the School

St Cedd's School is an independent co-educational school in Chelmsford for pupils aged 3-11. For more than 90 years, boys and girls at St Cedd's School have been enjoying a quality of education that is among the very best you will find both locally and nationally.

We offer pupils the opportunity to aspire and achieve in a caring environment that nurtures talent and supports individual endeavour whilst also developing a sense of community skills to equip young learners for the demands of the 21st Century.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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