About the role
Finance Office Assistant
Kingsley School, Bideford, North Devon
Salary: £22,548 per annum (including holiday pay)
Hours: 34 hours per week, all year round
Contract: Full-time, all-year position
Reporting to: Finance Office Manager
Join the Kingsley Family
Kingsley School is seeking a friendly, organised and detail-focused Finance Office Assistant to join our busy and supportive Finance Team.
Set in beautiful North Devon, Kingsley is a thriving independent day and boarding school with a strong sense of community. We pride ourselves on providing a welcoming, caring and inclusive environment, not only for our pupils but also for the people who work here.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and numerical skills who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in delivering an accurate, efficient and professional service.
About the Role
Working closely with our Finance Office Manager and Business & Commercial Director, you will play an important role in the smooth running of the school's financial operations.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Processing supplier invoices and managing accounts payable.
- Preparing and monitoring school fee invoices and payments.
- Supporting credit control and the collection of outstanding payments.
- Assisting with payroll administration and statutory returns.
- Maintaining accurate financial records and nominal ledger entries.
- Supporting the preparation of monthly departmental budget reports.
- Recording school credit card transactions and monitoring utility costs.
- Providing general financial and administrative support across the department.
About You
We are looking for someone who is reliable, approachable, highly organised and comfortable working with numbers.
You will bring:
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong numeracy, literacy and administrative skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
- A professional and discreet approach to confidential information.
- A flexible, positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues.
- Confidence working independently and collaboratively.
Previous experience in a finance office, accounts administration or a similar role would be advantageous, although we also welcome applications from candidates with strong transferable skills and a willingness to learn.
Why Join Kingsley?
At Kingsley, every member of staff contributes to the success of our school. You will become part of a friendly, dedicated team working in a distinctive educational environment where colleagues are valued and supported.
If you are looking for a rewarding administrative role in a welcoming school community, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please complete the school's application form, available from our website, and submit it in accordance with the application instructions.
Start date: 1st November 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Kingsley School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
What the job involves
About the Role
Working closely with our Finance Office Manager and Business & Commercial Director, you will play an important role in the smooth running of the school's financial operations.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Processing supplier invoices and managing accounts payable.
- Preparing and monitoring school fee invoices and payments.
- Supporting credit control and the collection of outstanding payments.
- Assisting with payroll administration and statutory returns.
- Maintaining accurate financial records and nominal ledger entries.
- Supporting the preparation of monthly departmental budget reports.
- Recording school credit card transactions and monitoring utility costs.
- Providing general financial and administrative support across the department.
Who we are looking for
About You
We are looking for someone who is reliable, approachable, highly organised and comfortable working with numbers.
You will bring:
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong numeracy, literacy and administrative skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
- A professional and discreet approach to confidential information.
- A flexible, positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues.
- Confidence working independently and collaboratively.
How to apply
How to Apply
Please complete the school's application form, available from our website, and submit it in accordance with the application instructions.
Start date: 1st November 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Kingsley School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An online check of publicly available information will be completed to assess shortlisted candidates' suitability to work with children, and the successful applicant will also be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and full identity and qualification checks.
Northdown Road, Bideford