Finance Assistant

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Contract: Permanent Ipswich High School is seeking a Finance Assistant to help support a small supportive, hardworking and dedicated finance team. This role plays an important part in supporting the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring that processes run efficiently and in line with financial procedures and regulations. You will be organised, reliable and able to manage changing priorities in a busy finance environment. Located on an idyllic 87-acre campus on the banks of the River Orwell, Ipswich High School enjoys an enviable reputation of delivering outstanding academic results whilst maintaining a warm, welcoming and happy community of over 500 pupils, aged 3 - 18. We are looking for a motivated and detail-focused Finance Assistant who:

• Supports the smooth running of financial processes, including processing purchase invoices, purchase orders, payments and reconciliations, with accuracy and care
• Keeps financial records up to date and organised, using strong ICT skills and attention to detail
• Responds promptly to queries, supporting colleagues and suppliers in a professional and approachable way, building positive working relationships
• Supports key finance tasks such as reporting, audits and maintaining accurate records
• Takes a proactive, "can do" approach and actively contributes to continuous improvement processes
• Takes pride in their work
• Has strong numeracy skills and the ability to work accurately with financial information
To find out more: Please see the Recruitment Pack which includes the Job Description to find out more about this role, this is located on our vacancies page. Should you wish to discuss the job role in further detail or to arrange a tour, please contact Linda Marsh, HR Manager at the school on or via email: recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk How to apply: Please complete the application form on our website: Vacancies - Ipswich High School. Return your completed application form, enclosing a cover letter supporting your application to Linda Marsh, HR Manager at recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk Closing date: Thursday, 18th June 2026 at 9 am Applications will be considered on receipt and we reserve the right to shortlist, interview and appoint before the closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to pre-employment screening, which includes an enhanced DBS, reference check and online searches prior to appointment