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Bury Saint Edmunds

Finance Assistant | Independent School | Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Role: School Finance Assistant
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: £25,000–£29,000 per annum, dependent on experience

An established independent school in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Finance Assistant to join its business and finance office. The successful applicant will support the day-to-day financial administration of the school and help ensure transactions and records are processed accurately.

The Role

  • Process purchase invoices and supplier payments.

  • Assist with purchase orders and invoice queries.

  • Reconcile financial records and support routine reporting.

  • Maintain accurate spreadsheets and finance documentation.

  • Respond to finance-related enquiries from staff and suppliers.

  • Support month-end administration and audit preparation.

The Candidate

  • Has previous finance or accounts administration experience.

  • Is confident using spreadsheets and accounting software.

  • Has strong numerical skills and attention to detail.

  • Can manage deadlines and prioritise workloads.

  • Handles financial and confidential information responsibly.

The Environment

The school offers a professional finance office with established procedures and a collaborative team. The successful candidate will have opportunities to develop their finance administration skills and gain experience within an education setting.

Apply Now: Submit your CV for this January Finance Assistant opportunity.

Location
Bury Saint Edmunds

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Bury Saint Edmunds

Finance Assistant | Independent School | Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

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