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Job Ref No. ECC8825950-100S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Local Government 13 - 17
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 04/02/2026 4pm Date of Interviews: 12 & 13 February 2026  

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We are seeking to appoint a Finance Assistant to work in a very busy office, supporting the Finance Manager in the day to day running of the Finance Department. Knowledge of school finance is preferable.

Duties will include:

· Processing supplier invoices, ensuring correct authorisations and entering onto the finance system (Iplicit).

· Collating invoices for the weekly BAC's run.

· Where necessary, assist with ordering and procurement of goods and services.

· Processing staff expenses on the finance system ensuring receipts have been provided and correct authorisation obtained.

· To carry out all financial administration in accordance with Trust Financial Regulations and policies, ensuring internal control procedures are followed.

· Other duties as directed by the Finance Manager or Headteacher.

Further detail in relation to the duties can be found in the job description.

As a school we are committed to ensuring the welfare and safeguarding of all pupils. All staff will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.

To apply for this position use the following link:https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138044/EDV-2026-SCS-19793

Information about the School

The St. Christopher School is a specialist special school for Communication & Interaction for pupils aged 3 - 19. We work with a wide range of pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, communication & interaction difficulties and range of learning difficulties. The school is part of SEN Trust Southend.

SEN Trust Southend opened as a formal partnership on 1 September 2017. The four special schools, The St. Christopher School, Kingsdown School, Lancaster School and St. Nicholas School have always worked closely together to create a strong group of special schools which aim to meet the majority of needs of those pupils who require specialist support in a specialist educational school with Southend. We created the Multi-Academy Trust to help us continue this work.

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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Contact Information

Dan Woodman
Mountdale Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea
Essex, SS9 4AW
Telephone: 01702 524193
Email: office@tscs.southend.sch.uk

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