Finance Assistant (High Hurstwood CE Primary School)

Hours of work: 14.8 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-time Term-time only (working for39weeks per year plus6.05weeks annual leave which will increase after 5 years continuous service)
(As the position is part-time/term-time only the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 8th May 2026 12pm

For more information and to apply for the above post please contact:

High Hurstwood CE Primary School (Chillies Ln High Hurstwood Uckfield TN22 4AD)
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Finance Assistant High Hurstwood CE Primary School

At High Hurstwood we believe that behind every thriving classroom is a well-managed school office. We are looking for an organised proactive and personable Finance Assistant to join our team for 2 days a week 8am4pm (days to be negotiated this could also be split into a 3-day shift to work around school drop-offs etc.).

This role is vital to the smooth running of our school. You will work closely with our Business Manager to pay invoices order school resources assist in the preparation of school accounts use Arbor to manage financial administration of school trips manage daily financial functions and ensure our resources are effectively accounted for. Your work directly enables our teachers to teach and our students to learn.

Our School: A Special Place to Grow

High Hurstwood is more than just a place of work; it is a community. We are a small village primary school in a beautiful rural setting between the towns of Uckfield and Crowborough. High Hurstwood CE Primary School is a popular school with an excellent reputation. Our motto (Belong Enjoy Excel) encapsulates what we want for the children and staff at High Hurstwood and also reflects our Christian Values. We are part of a village community and have close links with our local church. We pride ourselves on our motivated pupils supportive parents and an incredible staff team characterised by drive and enthusiasm. When you join us you arent just an employee you are a key member of a warm happy school family.

What Youll Bring to the Team

We are looking for a candidate who is as comfortable with people as they are with numbers. You will need:

• Financial Flair: Basic knowledge and experience of budget management monitoring accounting techniques and reconciliation.
• Operational Excellence: The ability to plan and organise a varied workload maintain efficient record-keeping systems and use technology effectively (such as Microsoft 365).
• Communication Skills: The ability to communicate effectively with a range of people in a clear concise and accurate manner providing advice in accurate spoken English.
• Team Spirit: A desire to support the Business Manager in financial and administrative functions maintain confidentiality with sensitivity and become an integral part of school life.

Desirable: A recognised qualification in financial administration or related experience in a similar field.

Why Join High Hurstwood

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a real difference in a small vibrant school community.
• Regular support from East Sussexs School Finance Team.
• Handover from the team and time to settle into the role.
  

How to Apply

We would love to meet you! Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange an appointment please contact our Headteacher Karl Luckhurst via the office: or call .

To apply: Please submit a completed application form along with a covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) outlining how your experience meets the person specification and why you are the right candidate for High Hurstwood.

• Deadline for applications: 12pm on Friday 8th May 2026.
• Shortlisting: Wednesday 13th May 2026.
• Interview date: Friday 15th May 2026.
  

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.