Finance Office Assistant

Mardenlodge; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in England is seeking a Finance Office Assistant to support the school's financial processes and provide administrative assistance. This part-time role requires strong ICT skills and the ability to communicate effectively, ensuring that parents and visitors feel welcomed. The ideal candidate will have experience in a finance or office environment. This position is crucial for the smooth operation of the school office and offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative educational setting.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is essential.
• Excels in communication and administration skills.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and integrity.
• Experience working in a finance office environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial processes for the school.
• Support administrative tasks in the school office.
• Welcome parents and visitors professionally.
• Maintain accurate records and support the leadership team.

Skills

Strong ICT skills

Effective communication

Ability to work to deadlines

Pleasant and welcoming manner

High integrity and confidentiality

Experience in a finance environment

Education

Experience in an office environment

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Sage

SIMS

Parentmail

WisePay

Job description

* Finance Office AssistantFast Apply# Finance Office AssistantEmployerLocation: Caterham, SurreyContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 - Actual salary £7,912.65Posted: 12th January 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 25th January 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1528964Job Reference: MAR009Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1528964* Share :**Your opportunity**This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the smooth running of our school office. As an Office Finance Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of our operations - managing financial processes, supporting administrative tasks, and providing a warm, professional welcome to parents and visitors. You’ll gain experience across a variety of systems and responsibilities, from handling school finances and organising trips to maintaining accurate records and supporting the leadership team. If you’re looking for a role where no two days are the same and where your contribution truly matters, this could be the perfect fit for you.**What we're looking for:*** Strong ICT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word* Effective communication and good administration skills* Ability to work to deadlines, use initiative, and keep your line manager informed* Pleasant and welcoming manner with excellent timekeeping and reliability* High level of integrity and confidentiality* Ability to build appropriate relationships and maintain professional boundaries with children and young people* Experience in a finance or office environment (school or educational setting desirable)* Familiarity with finance and school systems such as Sage, SIMS, Parentmail, and WisePay (desirable)*Please read the full job description and personspecification for more information.***About Marden Lodge Primary School**Our School sits within an established clusterof Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Marden Lodge, our clusterincludes the following other schools; Chestnut Park Primary School, WhyteleafePrimary School, Warlingham Village Primary School and Hillcroft PrimarySchool.This is an exciting opportunity to workcollaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise andexperience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent educationand reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for careerprogression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further yourprofessional development.**Join the GLF Schools Community**As a part of GLF Schools, you will join acommunity of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regularprogression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you togrow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.* A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils* Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness* 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England* We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity* Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education**GLF Schools Employment Offer**GLF Schools has a generous employment offer,which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish* Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme* Flexible working options* Generous holiday allowance* Work life and family friendly policies* Employee wellbeing initiatives* Career pathways and talent management* Access to a staff benefits portal* Community and collaboration working modelPlease read the attached Join Our Communitycandidate pack for further information.**The Details**Start Date: ASAPSalary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 - £23,651Actual Salary: £7,912.65Hours: 2 days per week, 7 hours per day (days of the week in which you work are flexible). Term time only.Closing Date: 25 January 2026### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.### Marden Lodge Primary and Nursery SchoolPart of### GLF Schools