School Finance Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a candidate with:

• Good interpersonal and team working skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience in a finance role, or transferrable skills
• High levels of professionalism and confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and IT literate

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A commitment to supporting work/life balance
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Professional development opportunities.
• Dedicated and supportive staff and governors.
• The support of a committed School Leadership Team.

Further details about the role

The governors of The Sherwood School are seeking to employ a motivated and skilled person to the role of Finance Assistant, starting at the beginning of June 2026. We provide a warm and friendly working environment with a commitment to developing our staff to achieve their full potential. You will be working in the main school office alongside our Admin & HR Officer and Admin Assistant & Clerk. Alongside your finance responsibilities, you will be required to provide a welcoming reception to our parents/carers.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.