School Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Location: GravesendSalary: £26,000-£29,000 (full-time equivalent)Contract: Term Time Only + 2 Weeks (40 hours per week) or All Year RoundReports to: Finance Director (transitioning to Finance Manager)

Join a Team Where Your Skills Really Count

Are you a detail-driven finance professional looking for a role where your work genuinely makes a difference? We're looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our friendly, supportive and forward-thinking finance team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on accuracy, organisation and variety-working behind the scenes to keep our financial operations running smoothly and professionally.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you'll support day-to-day financial processes and play a key part in sustaining robust financial management. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing accurate financial statements
• Managing intercompany transactions
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Completing financial analysis and reporting
• Handling a range of finance and administrative duties

You'll work closely with the Finance Director and leadership team, ensuring everything is completed to the highest standards of accuracy and confidentiality.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Level 4+ Accountancy qualification (or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years' bookkeeping experience
• Experience using cloud-based accounting software
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel

Desirable

• Payroll experience
• Experience working within school finance (1+ year)
• Full UK driving licence

Your Strengths

You're someone who can:

• Explain financial information clearly to colleagues at all levels
• Stay focused, organised and accurate-even under pressure
• Work independently while being a supportive team player
• Maintain professionalism, discretion and integrity
• Bring a proactive, positive attitude to every task
• Handle a mix of routine and varied responsibilities confidently

Why Join Us?

• A supportive, values-driven team environment
• Strong commitment to personal and professional development
• Opportunities for training, seminars and ongoing learning
• A workplace that promotes equality, diversity and inclusion
• The chance to make a meaningful contribution to a setting that supports children's wellbeing and education

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check as part of our safeguarding commitment.