Full Time Finance Assistant

We are looking to appoint an efficient and well organised Finance Assistant to support the Bursar and the Bursary team. The Bursary Department is small and collegial but incredibly busy and the successful applicant will therefore need to be able to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team.

The successful applicant should have considerable administrative and strong financial experience, excellent IT skills in Microsoft (particularly Excel) and databases. Excellent interpersonal qualities, attention to detail and sense of humour are needed for this important role. A financial qualification, or studying towards one is desirable.

As the Finance Assistant you will be responsible for invoice processing, monitoring outstanding balances and timely collection of payments. You will also oversee all remissions as well as assisting with any other Bursary department activities such as transport coordination and payroll administration.

This is an office-based full time role working 8:30am – 5pm, Monday to Friday all year round commencing as soon as possible.

Process of Application:

Along with this pack you should have received a copy of the application form, which you are asked to complete in full and as accurately as possible paying attention to the Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any queries regarding the application process, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Zoe Fazackerley, who will be delighted to assist you.

Telephone: 01932 234920

E-mail: zoe.fazackerley@hallifordschool.co.uk

Completed application forms, together with a supporting letter of application (no more than one side of A4) should be e-mailed to the HR and Recruitment Officer to arrive no later than 12 noon, Friday 26^th September 2025. However, please feel free to apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview / appoint before the closing date.

On the day of interviews, all applicants will be asked to provide proof of identity and address along with any original certificates pertaining to their qualifications. Full details regarding the interview day will be sent to those candidates on the short-list.

Following the interview, the successful applicant will be invited to accept the position by telephone, but only once a contract has been agreed and signed will unsuccessful applicants be informed. All applicants should be aware that this is a normal part of our selection procedure and should make no assumptions based upon a short delay.