About the Role
As Finance Assistant, you will play an important role in ensuring financial information is processed accurately, efficiently and in line with established controls and procedures. Responsibilities include:
- Managing purchase ledger processes and supplier accounts
- Processing invoices, payments and reconciliations
- Supporting pupil billing and recoverable charges
- Administering financial processes relating to school trips and activities
- Reconciling corporate credit card expenditure
- Assisting with banking, month-end and year-end procedures
- Providing responsive and professional support to staff, parents and suppliers.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Experience in a finance, accounts or financial administration role
- A sound understanding of purchase ledger processes
- Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Confidence using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 applications
- The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Professional communication skills and a collaborative approach.
Experience within a school environment or familiarity with systems such as AccountsIQ or iSAMS would be advantageous but is not essential.
Application Information
Interested candidates should submit the following electronically to Mrs Sophie Crossley, Head of Human Resources, at recruitment@cokethorpe.org by the closing date. Documents should be submitted as separate PDFs attached to a single email.
- A covering letter explaining your suitability for the role addressed to
Mrs Harriet Stapleton, Bursar - A completed Cokethorpe School support staff application form.
Closing date: Midday, Friday 16 October 2026
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 26 October 2026
Early applications are encouraged and the School reserves the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date.
