Finance Assistant

We are seeking a Finance Assistant to join our team at Sayes Court Primary School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

Sayes Court Primary School is a vibrant, happy, and inclusive one-form entry primary school in Surrey with a nursery school for 2–4 year olds. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi‑academy trust comprising twenty‑four schools across Surrey, Hampshire and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools…changing lives."

At Sayes Court, we believe in developing a breadth of skills and knowledge that nourish a strong sense of self‑belief so that both our staff and pupils can achieve their own greatness. We are a community where high expectations are set for all pupils. Our aim is to challenge, inspire and prepare so that pupils can accomplish their goals and be ready for secondary school and beyond.

The Sayes Court curriculum provides children with the opportunity to explore a series of precisely planned, sequenced and interconnected moments that ensure they explore what it is to learn and grow while gaining a deep understanding in all subjects. We believe that getting to know every individual pupil and their interests enables us to develop the children’s strengths inside and outside of the classroom.

Position:
Finance Assistant

Contract:

Part time, Permanent (job‑share)

Hours:

Thursdays and Fridays, 14 hours per week – 39 weeks – Working either 8:15‑3:45 or 8:30‑4:00 per day

Salary:
Support Pay Scale 5 (£9,245‑£9,904, full‑time salary £27,634‑£29,604)

• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well‑being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work‑life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on‑site parking and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay

• Ensure financial probity in all activities and support other staff to ensure that financial procedures are appropriately followed in relation to authorisation and approval
• Ensure the Bourne Education Trust Financial Management Manual is adhered to at all times
• Support the Business Manager with the preparation of year‑end documentation and in readiness for audits, with reports for the governing body and any other data or reporting requirements as requested by the Business Manager, SLT or the central BET Team

• Essential
  • An awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience
  • Proven track record of continuous professional development
• Desirable
  • Experience of teaching in relevant Key Stage and/or subject area.

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity