Finance Assistant

Part-Time Temporary Finance Assistant (Maternity Cover) Grade 7 Term Time Only

The Elton High School is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented part-time Finance Assistant to join our busy Admin Team from 1st September 2026 to cover a maternity leave. The successful candidate will work as part of the school office, supporting the School Business Manager in providing an efficient financial/ administrative service for all staff and students/parents and will be responsible for undertaking a wide range of financial administration procedures within the school.

In this role, you will predominantly control the purchase ledger, carrying out all procurement, loading and authorising invoices for payment, managing petty cash and administering staff overtime claims. You will ensure that resources are managed efficiently and effectively, and that best value is achieved through building positive relationships with suppliers, so our students and staff have everything they need to succeed.

We are looking for someone with previous experience in a finance or bookkeeping role (experience within an educational setting is desirable, but not essential). You will be proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial software (e.g. knowledge of SIMS, FMS, iPayImpact). You will have the ability to explain financial processes clearly to non-finance staff and parents, along with a high level of discretion and an understanding of the importance of financial data security and GDPR.

The Elton High School is a significantly oversubscribed school with a tradition of excellence. We have a history of high achievement with results regularly placing us as amongst the highest performing schools in Bury LA and amongst the top proportion of schools in the country.

Our most recent Ofsted inspection (February 2026) reiterated the strengths that had been confirmed in the previous reports. The inspection team noted that “Pupils describe feeling happy, safe and proud of their school.” Our students achieve well, with the inspectors being particularly impressed with relationships between students and staff, describing them as “warm, respectful and trusting.”

We have a constant focus on ensuring that all of our team feel supported to give their best and to have a work life balance. We pride ourselves on taking a proactive approach to promoting the wellbeing of everyone in our school community. Our staff enjoy working here, so this is a rare opportunity to join us and contribute to our next steps in pushing Elton to realise its potential as one of the very best schools in the Greater Manchester area.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the DBS.

Please visit our website www.eltonhigh.bury.sch.uk/vacancies or contact Mrs Andrea Poole, PA to Headteacher, via email poolea@eltonhigh.bury.sch.uk for an application pack.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 1st June 2026 at 9 am