Finance Assistant - Steyning CofE Primary School

About Us

Are you looking for a rewarding role in a supportive and friendly school environment? Steyning CofE Primary School is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our office team.

Why Join Us?

• We have a friendly and supportive office and wider staff team
• Opportunity to make a real difference to children’s lives in a vibrant primary school
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Job Details

Salary: £15,142.00

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 26 hrs a week, term time only

Location: Steyning

Interviews: 7th October 2026

About the Role

You’ll play a key part in supporting our financial operations, including budget monitoring and the use of school finance systems. Your responsibilities will include processing orders, managing invoices, and helping to ensure the smooth running of our school’s finances. Please see the job description for further information.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early for the right candidate.

What You Need to Succeed

What We’re Looking For

• Has experience in financial administration (preferably in a school setting)
• Is confident using finance systems (or is willing to learn) and Microsoft Office
• Is safeguarding-aware and committed to maintaining a safe environment for our pupils
• Is organised, accurate and able to work well with others

Further Information

Steyning Cof E Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.

Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).

Once complete please return this to recruitment@steyningprimary.org.uk

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01903 813420 and ask for the School Business Professional.

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.​

The reference number for this role is SCHO03050.