DescriptionEmployerLocation
Academy Finance Assistant
20 - 27 hours per week (hours and days to be agreed at interview)
Permanent
NJC SCP 9 - 11 Pro-rata £12,883 - £18,250 depending on hours and experience
(FTE £27,254 - £28,598)
40 weeks per year (term time plus 1 week)
Start date: As soon as possible after appointment
Closing date: 9am on Monday 2nd February 2026
Successful candidates will be invited to attend an interview at the School
An opportunity has arisen to join our busy Finance Team as an Academy Finance Assistant to assist in the smooth and efficient operation of the Academy’s financial systems.
The successful candidate will have previous accounting/bookkeeping experience within a commercial or public sector financial environment and will ideally, but not essentially, hold a relevant financial professional qualification.
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and a “can do” attitude are prerequisites.
St Laurence is a high performing and successful Church of England co-educational secondary school situated in Bradford on Avon close to the heritage city of Bath. We are fully inclusive and comprehensive, welcoming students and staff of all faiths and none. We believe that ‘People are our Treasure’ and regard our staff as our most important resource. Our Investors in People report noted that:
There is a strong belief that St Laurence School is a ‘great place to work’. Everyone clearly has a high level of pride in working at the school and in what is being achieved. They feel this way because of the inspirational leadership, strong teamwork, supportive management, pleasant environment and of course, the students.
Since our core business is learning, we are committed to the professional development of each of our staff, whatever their role in the school. If you would like to join a committed, professional and passionate team in our journey to being a school which is outstanding in every way, please consider applying.
Safeguarding Statement
St Laurence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.