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Job Ref No. ECC5272-123S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Scale 3 Point 5-6
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 15/09/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: 18th September 2025  

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32.5 hours per week 5 days per week

40 weeks per year, term time plus 5 non pupil days and 1 week during school holidays.

Required: ASAP

We are looking to appoint a talented and highly motivated person to take an important role as Finance Assistant in our wonderful school.

We are a large, vibrant primary school with a friendly and creative team.

Our children are delightful.

We are looking for a Finance Assistant who:

· Be responsible for financial administration including, inputting orders, paying suppliers, and BACS/direct debits using the school's finance system.

· Prepare invoices for nursery and lettings.

· Work closely with the School Business Manager to produce the school budget.

· Has very effective management, administration and recording skills.

· Is competent in IT computer skills.

· Has excellent communication, presentation and social skills with a range of stakeholders.

· Can work efficiently in a busy school environment where there are conflicting demands and interruptions.

· Is able to work on their own initiative - a flexible and proactive approach will be essential.

· Is comfortable in dealing with First Aid.

If you want to be part of our friendly, committed and supportive team come and see what we have to offer.

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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Jakki Sibley
Park Lane
Earls Colne, Colchester
Essex, CO6 2RH
Telephone: 01787 222205
Email: admin@earlscolne.essex.sch.uk