Finance Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Finance Assistant to support the Business Manager

in ensuring the finance function in school runs smoothly and in line with financial regulations. You will join a

close-knit administration team that works hard together to provide an effective and efficient support service to all

stakeholders of the school.

Priory School is a “Good” Ofsted rated, diverse & multi-cultural Primary Foundation School located on the outskirts of Slough.

There are approximately 650 children ranging from Nursery to Year 6. The school also has a Resource Base with 60 children for

pupils with complex needs.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working in a busy school environment in a finance role
• Understand the finance function in a school and the financial regulations that must be adhered to
• Knowledge and experience of account procedures
• High levels of computer literacy, including excel
• Be enthusiastic, resilient, highly motivated and bring a sense of energy to the role with a positive attitude and can-do
• approach
• Have a good level of general education, including English and Maths at GCSE Grade 4 or equivalent.
• Have the ability to use your initiative to work independently and flexibly as part of a team
• A willingness to work with the wider administration and school teams and participate in school events as required

Salary is SCP 8, Level 4 £25,741- £27,460 FTE (pay award pending), actual salary based 25 hours per week, Monday-Friday,

term time, plus INSETS, plus 3 weeks (to be worked through the school holidays) £15,987-£17,055.

Application information:

Closing Date: 3.00 pm on Tuesday, 23rd

July 2024

Interview: Thursday 25th July 2024

(We reserve the right to interview promising candidates prior to this date if applications are received early)

To apply, please go to our website www.prioryschool.com to download an application pack or email

recruitment@prioryschool.com

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and expects all staff to share this

commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) check will be sought for the successful candidate.