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Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

Sharples SchoolBolton, England, United Kingdom
2 days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Overview

The Sharples School Multi-Academy Trust is an over-subscribed mixed comprehensive with over 1,200 pupils on roll, situated in the North of Bolton. The school provides stimulating and innovative opportunities for learning, transforming the aspirations and educational outcomes for all students and the local community. Sharples was graded Good in 2019 and was judged as "significantly improved in all areas" at its last inspection in January 2025.

Finance Assistant – Job Details

  • Role : Finance Assistant
  • Grade / Salary : Grade D, Points 6-11; £17,814 - £19,290 actual salary
  • Hours : 27.5 hours per week, term time only plus twenty days
  • Contract : Fixed term contract for 12 months in the first instance
  • Hours : 9.00 am to 3.00 pm, Monday to Friday

Responsibilities

  • Provide clerical and financial support to the Finance Manager
  • Carry out routine financial duties using the school finance package, Microsoft Office packages and other school systems (training will be provided)
  • Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and other stakeholders and work under pressure
  • Experience of working in a school or with young people is advantageous but not essential

    • What we offer

  • Generous employee benefits, including the Teachers Pension scheme
  • On-site staff car-parking
  • Access to the Vivup employee assistant programme and other wellbeing incentives and CPD opportunities

    • How to apply

    To apply for this post, download the school application form and submit with a letter of application outlining how you meet the requirements of the post. The letter should be no more than two sides of A4, point 10, and sent by e-mail to recruitment@sharplesschool.co.uk no later than 9.00 am on Monday 29 September 2025. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 7 October 2025. CVs are not accepted. We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

    Safeguarding, eligibility and other information

    Sharples School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates. The school operates the local authority no smoking policy and is a no smoking site.

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