School Finance Assistant

School Finance Assistant - Petworth, West Sussex
Permanent Full Time 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £29,000-£33,000 per annum

Our client is an HMC co-educational boarding and day school that nurtures academic excellence, sporting success and creative talent. The 400-acre campus on the edge of the South Downs is an area of outstanding beauty.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the College Finance Department. This is a varied and interesting role providing daytoday financial support to the Director of Finance and contributing to the smooth and efficient delivery of financial services across the College.

Key Responsibilities
Invoice processing, purchase ledger management and expenses
Supporting procurement activity
Fee ledger support including billing and credit control
Maintaining accuracy of the nominal ledger including journals, reconciliations and analysis
Assisting with budget preparation, management reporting and annual accounts
Managing your own workload to ensure timely and accurate contribution to monthly financial processes
General financial administration including banking, preparing reports and returns, and maintaining spreadsheets

About You
You will bring:
A flexible, proactive and well organised approach
Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
Experience working in a finance office environment
Confidence with digital systems and Microsoft Office
The ability to prioritise effectively and work both independently and as part of a team

Experience with finance software (such as WCBS/PASS, Sage or similar) and finance related qualifications are desirable but not essential

How to Apply

For full details, please apply online or call (phone number removed)
A full job description and application form are available on request.

Closing date: 17th March 2026

Disclosure and Barring Service & Enhanced Checks
NB:
This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced disclosure will be sought through the DBS as part of Seaford College's pre-employment checks. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS checks, prohibition, media and other checks and references to our satisfaction.