Finance Assistant - The Thomas Hardye School

We are seeking to appointment a Finance Assistant to support our school finance team. The successful applicant will be primarily responsible for assisting school staff in placing orders by sourcing the best value items, and ensuring orders are processed and approved in line with regulations. The role will also involve assisting with other accounting and finance duties under supervision. You will work under the supervision of the Finance and Business Manager and have additional support from other finance staff in the team.

• A team player who is happy to support different colleagues as required.
• An element of creativity, and passion for best value purchasing.
• Someone with excellent attention to detail and organisation skills.
• A clear and professional communicator.
• Honesty and integrity.
Experience working with money and accounts would be an advantage.


• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to build on existing skills and knowledge.
• CPD and training opportunities.
• Opportunities for career progression and development across the Wessex Multi Academy Trust.
• A generous pension scheme employee benefits scheme, on-site nursery, and discounted local gym membership.
Wessex MAT will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. Wessex MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children's Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Wessex MAT recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. The Trust values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. The Trust supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 Wessex MAT welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process. The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements. The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.