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School Finance Assistant - Petworth, West Sussex
Permanent | Full Time | 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £29,000-£33,000 per annum
 
Our client is an HMC co-educational boarding and day school that nurtures academic excellence, sporting success and creative talent.  The 400-acre campus on the edge of the South Downs is an area of outstanding beauty.
 
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the College Finance Department. This is a varied and interesting role providing daytoday financial support to the Director of Finance and contributing to the smooth and efficient delivery of financial services across the College.
 
Key Responsibilities
·Invoice processing, purchase ledger management and expenses
·Supporting procurement activity
·Fee ledger support including billing and credit control
·Maintaining accuracy of the nominal ledger including journals, reconciliations and analysis
·Assisting with budget preparation, management reporting and annual accounts
·Managing your own workload to ensure timely and accurate contribution to monthly financial processes
·General financial administration including banking, preparing reports and returns, and maintaining spreadsheets
 
About You
You will bring:
·A flexible, proactive and wellorganised approach
·Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
·Experience working in a finance office environment
·Confidence with digital systems and Microsoft Office
·The ability to prioritise effectively and work both independently and as part of a team
 
Experience with finance software (such as WCBS/PASS, Sage or similar) and financerelated qualifications are desirable but not essential
 
How to Apply
For full details, please apply online or call (phone number removed)
A full job description and application form are available on request.  
 
Closing date: 17th March 2026
 
Disclosure and Barring Service & Enhanced Checks
NB: This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced disclosure will be sought through the DBS as part of Seaford College's pre-employment checks. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS checks, prohibition, media and other checks and references to our satisfaction