Finance Assistant

About the role

Role: Finance Assistant (purchasing)

Salary/Grade: H5 depending on skills/experience (£26,409-£28,624 pro rata)

Hours: 28-30 hours per week, term time plus 3 weeks

Start date: January 2025

Hitchin Girls’ School is a high performing school, graded Outstanding by Ofsted, where we provide an exceptional experience for all of our students. We have high level provision for teaching and learning and provide the greatest level of care and support for all students and our staff. Situated in the picturesque and historic market town of Hitchin, it is conveniently located in the beautiful countryside just 25 minutes from London by train and with easy access to motorways and airports. 

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, well organised individual to join our small finance team as a Finance Administrator. You will be responsible for processing the day-to-day financial transactions of the school, accurately and on time, in order to assist with the smooth running of the school’s finances. The particular focus of this role will be maintaining the purchase ledger, ordering of supplies and parentpay administration. You will also deal with general student, staff and parents/carer queries face-to-face and on the telephone. Successful candidates should be self motivated, with an excellent attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills. Previous experience of working in a school finance position would be an advantage but it is not essential as training and support on our financial software will be provided. Hours can be worked over 4 or 5 days and there is flexibility with start and finish times.

We can offer you:

• a secure, supportive environment with a full induction programme for all new staff 

• outstanding professional development and future career opportunities

• a positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school 

• the chance to work with exceptionally committed colleagues who have high expectations of students

• an active focus on staff well-being, supporting staff throughout the year with various treats/initiatives

• access to the school’s children of staff admission rule

• a cycle to work scheme 

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who wants to join a high performing school.

How to Apply:

Please forward your application to Andrea Dewhurst, PA to the Headteacher, email recruitment@hgs.herts.sch.uk The closing date for applications is 4 December 2024. We reserve the right to make appointments before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. 

Hitchin Girls' School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks,  online checks, a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service, the right to work in the UK and a satisfactory health check. Any employment offer will be subject to the successful completion of these background screening checks. Hitchin Girls’ School is committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates and encourage those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics, to apply.