Finance Assistant required January 2026 Good mixed school based in Chelmsford Finance Assistant to join a friendly, efficient and well-organised finance team Our Client is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the smooth running of financial operations in a successful secondary school in Chelmsford. This role would suit someone with prior finance or administrative experience who is looking to build their career in the education sector. The successful candidate will assist with processing invoices, monitoring transactions, and maintaining accurate financial records. School Information This 11 to 18 comprehensive educates around 1,300 pupils and maintains high levels of academic success, with 94 percent of students achieving grades 9 to 4 in English and Maths. The school has a strong reputation for being well-managed and student-focused, with clear systems and a stable staffing structure. The finance department is experienced and supportive, working closely with senior leadership to manage budgets, track spending and ensure compliance with financial regulations. The Finance Assistant will support tasks such as purchase ledger, supplier payments, petty cash, and financial data entry, as well as contributing to the smooth running of audit processes where required. Staff describe the school as professional, supportive and community-oriented. Training and development opportunities are available for staff who wish to progress in school finance or administration. New starters receive a thorough induction and ongoing support from both the finance team and wider school staff. Salary Paid to support staff scale Application To be considered for this Finance Assistant position please forward a CV as soon as possible.