Finance Assistant - Full Time

Woodlands; Westwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Westwood is seeking a Finance Assistant who is enthusiastic and passionate about numbers and excellent service. This part-time role involves working 25 hours per week throughout the year, providing vital financial support to the school. The position includes various benefits, such as the Employee Assistance Programme and local discounts. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. Interested candidates should apply quickly as the vacancy may close early.

Benefits

Free Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice

Cycle to Work & Technology Scheme

Kent Rewards Scheme – access to local and national retail discounts

Access to Medicash Health Care Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Must be enthusiastic and driven.
• Experience in finance or accounting is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the school as a Finance Assistant.
• Manage financial tasks efficiently.

Skills

Great with numbers

Passionate about providing excellent service

Job description

We are looking to appoint avibrant and enthusiastic member of staff with the drive and ambition to share our passionate belief that every child and young person should have the opportunity to realise their full potential; to be encouraged to raise their aspirations.

We’re looking for a Finance Assistant to join our Team – someone who’s not just great with numbers but also passionate about providing excellent service and support to our school.

The hours are 25 per week and is 52 weeks per year (preferably to work throughout the year with 28 days annual leave), however there could be some flexibilty to this.

Additional benefits include:

• Being part of a highly successful Trust
• Free Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work & Technology Scheme
• Kent Rewards Scheme – access to local and national retail discounts
• Access to Medicash Health Care Cash Plan

If you require any further information, please contact the school by calling 01843 852500 or via email [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

In line with KCSIE 2025 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the School reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media and the internet as part of our due diligence.

The Royal Harbour Academyis committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhance DBS check, satisfactory references and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.