Academy Finance Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 January 2026 |
| Location: | Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ebdb8027-ede9-42c2-9fe6-52d909714b0a |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
To apply, please refer to the Letter to Candidates and complete an Application Form (available on the school website).
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview at the School during w/c 12th January 2026.
What the school offers its staff
At St Laurence School we 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.
For further details please refer to the Recruitment Pack available on the website.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Laurence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
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.
• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
To apply, please refer to the Letter to Candidates and complete an Application Form (available on the school website).
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview at the School during w/c 12th January 2026.
What the school offers its staff
At St Laurence School we 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.
For further details please refer to the Recruitment Pack available on the website.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Laurence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.