Finance Admin Assistant at Suffolk County Council

Hadleigh, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

24796.0

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Finance administration, Invoicing, VAT returns, Bank payments, Credit card reconciliation, Arbor Finance system, Communication skills, ICT skills, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Office administration, Customer service

Industry

Government Administration

Description

* Hadleigh Community Primary School * Address: Station Road, Hadleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 5HQ * Salary: £24,796 per annum (pro rata), £12.85 per hour * Hours: 11 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Term time only * Contract: Permanent * Reference: 8865 We are looking for a well organised, flexible, and committed individual to join our friendly office team working in a busy school office, at Hadleigh Community Primary School and Nursery. We require someone to work every Monday 8.45am to 1.30pm and Friday from 8.45am to 3.30pm during school term time and also on a minimum of 2 PD Days each academic year. However, we are seeking flexibility to change working days/work additional days to suit the workload within the office and support other team members. You will: * be responsible for providing support with the finance, administration and organisational processes within the school. * work closely with the School Business Manager processing invoices, VAT return and imputing bank payments and the credit card reconciliation onto our Arbor Finance system. * working with the admin team to assist with answering phones, talking to parents, visitors and other stakeholders at the office window. Cover for the receptionist may be required from time to time. * manage lettings of the school buildings, including invoicing, checking correct paperwork is in place and policies are updated. * work with the School Business Manager to keep paperwork for the Governing Body updated, prepare for Governor meetings and update Governor Hub with relevant documents. * be an ambassador for the school and embody the value, vision and ethos of HCPS in all interactions * report directly to the School Business Manager. Your responsibilities will be varied, an overview can be found in the attached job description. You will have: * a GCSE or equivalent grade C or above in English and maths (essential). * experience of working with finance systems (advantageous). * good communication and ICT skills (experience in using Microsoft Word and Excel). * have a positive attitude. * experience of working in a busy office environment (advantageous). * Please see the person specification attached for the qualities we are looking for. We will offer you: * a large, successful school. * enthusiastic children in a stimulating, friendly learning environment. * dynamic and forward-thinking staff. * a friendly, supportive working environment. * access to various professional development opportunities. * supportive staff, parents, and governors. For more information Please read the Job Description (pdf) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/E-May/8861-job-description-teaching-assistant-cedars-park-primary-school.pdf], Person Specification (pdf) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/E-May/8865-selection-criteria-Finance-officer-hadleigh-community-primary-school.docx] and Privacy Notice (pdf) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/E-May/8865-privacy-notice-Finance-officer-hadleigh-community-primary-school.pdf]. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jo Squirrell, School Business Manager, by either calling 01473 822161 or emailing jsquirrell@hadcps.uk [jsquirrell@hadcps.uk] Visits to the school are encouraged, which can be arranged via the school office by either calling 01473 822161 or emailing AskUs@hadcps.uk [AskUs@hadcps.uk] To find out more about us, please visit our website [https://hadleighcp.school/]. How to apply To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/E-May/8861-application-form-cedars-park-primary-school.docx] by email to recruitment@hadcps.uk [recruitment@hadcps.uk] Closing date: 9.00 am, 19 May 2026. Interview date: 4 June 2026. IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING To apply, please follow the application process detailed above. This job does not have a Suffolk Jobs Direct online application form. The ‘Apply Now’ button below only allows you to submit a job alert, not an online application.

Responsibilities

The role involves providing comprehensive finance and administrative support, including processing invoices, VAT returns, and bank reconciliations. Additionally, the assistant will manage school building lettings and support the School Business Manager with Governing Body documentation.