Finance Assistant
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- Ipswich School
- Address: Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3SG
- Salary: 19500 per annum
- Hours: 30 hours per week
- Contract: Permanent required as soon as possible
- Reference: 7665
Founded during the fourteenth century Ipswich School is one of the foremost independent schools in East Anglia. It has over 1000 pupils aged between 3 - 19 and is co-educational throughout. The Lodge Day Nursery opened in January 2018 and provides the very best care for younger children aged from 3 months to 3 years.
The school is consistently judged to be excellent in all that we do with the most recent report by ISI Inspectors confirming Ipswich School has a fine record of academic success which is placed within the context of an extensive range of activities outside the classroom. The school operates a five-day week with representative sports on Saturdays. Games CCF Community Service and a variety of other activities take place on Thursday afternoons.
We have a day nursery (The Lodge Day Nursery) Prep School and Senior School located near to Christchurch Park with sports facilities located in Rushmere and at Notcutts off Henley Road.
This post is based in the Bursary which is located in the Senior School on Henley Road.
The Bursary is a very busy department in the school and we operate throughout the year. The schools income is currently just in excess of 21 million per annum. The Director of Finance and Operations and her team are responsible for the non-academic operation of the school.
You will provide comprehensive financial administrative support ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions and careful maintenance of the schools financial records. including reconciling financial accounts and managing payment processing (including international and faster payments). You will also carry out month-end procedures prepare journal entries and maintain invoice records.
The ideal candidate will possess proven experience in a financial administrative or assistant role demonstrating strong numerical aptitude and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software. A thorough understanding of basic accounting principles is essential coupled with strong organisational skills attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential information with utmost discretion. While not essential a relevant financial qualification and experience within an educational setting would be advantageous.
Working hours salary and holiday entitlement:
- this is a part-time permanent post subject to a 6-month probationary period. You will work for 30 hours per week ideally over five days (to be agreed with the successful candidate) throughout the year with a 30 minute unpaid break for lunch each day
- the salary (for 30 hours per week as detailed above) will be 19500 per annum
- you will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday per year plus public holidays (pro rata) increasing to 30 days per year plus public holidays (pro rata) after completion of 5 years service. Holidays are to be taken at times to be agreed with the Finance Controller
- free lunch is provided in the school dining hall during term time when the kitchen is in operation
- staff are able to use the schools swimming pool and fitness gym free of charge (in compliance with appropriate rules and regulations)
- after 3 months service and/or in line with workplace pension legislation the post holder will be entitled to join a defined contribution pension scheme with 10% employer contributions
- the school offers a Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme (with access to a 24/7 GP service and mental health support) and regular opportunities to socialise with other staff members at our Christmas and Summer Parties and other events
- generous fee remission is offered after 3 years of service to the postholders child(ren) attending the school.
To find out more:
Please advise us of any special requirements you may have if you are called for interview. If your special requirements mean that you need to submit this application in a different format please contact us on:.
For further information about the school please visit theschool website.
How to apply:
Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) to the HR Director via email at: or by post Ipswich School 25 Henley Road Ipswich IP1 3SG. Please mark the envelope Private and Confidential.
Closing date: 5pm 6 August 2025.
Interview date: 13 August 2025.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be advised as soon as possible after the closing date.
Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. The Ipswich School policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders and the Code of Practice relating to the Disclosure and Barring Service are available on request.
Ipswich Schools employees are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people they are responsible for or come into contact with. The post holder must adhere to and ensure compliance with the Schools Child Protection and Safeguarding Children Policy at all times. If in the course of carrying out their duties the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school they must report any concerns to the Schools Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Ipswich Schools employees are expected to attend training in safeguarding children as directed.
Applicants are advised that in the interests of the health and safety of all its pupils and employees Ipswich School operates a No Smoking Policy and employees are expected to comply with the statutory restriction on smoking in public places.
Employment Type
Part-Time
