Finance Office Assistant
| Posting date: | 09 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £10,724.10 to £11,322.63 (DOE) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Croydon, Greater London, CR0 2UR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1538180 |
Summary
Are you highly organised with a keen eye for detail and a passion for supporting schools? We are seeking an Office Finance Assistant to join our friendly team at Chestnut Park, providing vital financial and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of our school on a part time, permanent basis. This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll manage finance systems, assist with day-to-day office operations, and be a welcoming point of contact for parents and visitors. If you thrive in a busy environment and enjoy making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Your opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the smooth running of our school office. As an Office Finance Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of our operations - managing financial processes, supporting administrative tasks, and providing a warm, professional welcome to parents and visitors. You’ll gain experience across a variety of systems and responsibilities, from handling school finances and organising trips to maintaining accurate records and supporting the leadership team. If you’re looking for a role where no two days are the same and where your contribution truly matters, this could be the perfect fit for you.
What we're looking for:
Strong ICT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
Effective communication and good administration skills
Ability to work to deadlines, use initiative, and keep your line manager informed
Pleasant and welcoming manner with excellent timekeeping and reliability
High level of integrity and confidentiality
Ability to build appropriate relationships and maintain professional boundaries with children and young people
Experience in a finance or office environment (school or educational setting desirable)
Familiarity with finance and school systems such as Sage, SIMS, Parentmail, and WisePay (desirable)Please read the full job description and person
specification for more information.
About Chestnut Park Primary School, part of the Chalklands Cluster Our School sits within an established cluster
of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Chestnut Park, our cluster
includes the following other schools; Chestnut Park Primary School, Whyteleafe
Primary School, Warlingham Village Primary School, Marden Lodge Primary School,
and Hillcroft Primary School . This is an exciting opportunity to work
collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and
experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education
and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career
progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your
professional development. Join the GLF Schools Community As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a
community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular
progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to
grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils Founded
upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
43
primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the
south of England
We
work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique
identity
Committed
to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible
education GLF Schools Employment Offer GLF Schools has a generous employment offer,
which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
Access
to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible
working options
Generous
holiday allowance
Work
life and family friendly policies
Employee
wellbeing initiatives
Career
pathways and talent management
Access
to a staff benefits portal
Community
and collaboration working model Please read the attached Join Our Community
candidate pack for further information. The Details Start Date: ASAP Salary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 £23,651 to Point 14 £24,971 + Outer London Weighting allowance (dependent on experience) Actual Salary: £10,724.10 to £11,322.63 + Outer London Weighting allowance (dependent on experience) Hours: 18.5hrs per week, 40 weeks per year. Closing Date: 19th March 2026
Your opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the smooth running of our school office. As an Office Finance Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of our operations - managing financial processes, supporting administrative tasks, and providing a warm, professional welcome to parents and visitors. You’ll gain experience across a variety of systems and responsibilities, from handling school finances and organising trips to maintaining accurate records and supporting the leadership team. If you’re looking for a role where no two days are the same and where your contribution truly matters, this could be the perfect fit for you.
What we're looking for:
Strong ICT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
Effective communication and good administration skills
Ability to work to deadlines, use initiative, and keep your line manager informed
Pleasant and welcoming manner with excellent timekeeping and reliability
High level of integrity and confidentiality
Ability to build appropriate relationships and maintain professional boundaries with children and young people
Experience in a finance or office environment (school or educational setting desirable)
Familiarity with finance and school systems such as Sage, SIMS, Parentmail, and WisePay (desirable)Please read the full job description and person
specification for more information.
About Chestnut Park Primary School, part of the Chalklands Cluster Our School sits within an established cluster
of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Chestnut Park, our cluster
includes the following other schools; Chestnut Park Primary School, Whyteleafe
Primary School, Warlingham Village Primary School, Marden Lodge Primary School,
and Hillcroft Primary School . This is an exciting opportunity to work
collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and
experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education
and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career
progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your
professional development. Join the GLF Schools Community As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a
community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular
progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to
grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils Founded
upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
43
primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the
south of England
We
work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique
identity
Committed
to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible
education GLF Schools Employment Offer GLF Schools has a generous employment offer,
which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
Access
to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible
working options
Generous
holiday allowance
Work
life and family friendly policies
Employee
wellbeing initiatives
Career
pathways and talent management
Access
to a staff benefits portal
Community
and collaboration working model Please read the attached Join Our Community
candidate pack for further information. The Details Start Date: ASAP Salary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 £23,651 to Point 14 £24,971 + Outer London Weighting allowance (dependent on experience) Actual Salary: £10,724.10 to £11,322.63 + Outer London Weighting allowance (dependent on experience) Hours: 18.5hrs per week, 40 weeks per year. Closing Date: 19th March 2026