Finance & Payroll Assistant

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About the role

Position: Finance & Payroll Assistant

Start Date: September 2025

Salary Range: H4 £25,183 FTE - salary will be subject to pro-rata 

Working Pattern: Term time only + 1 week + 5 INSET days

Responsible to: Finance Manager & Finance/Payroll Manager

The Role:
We are seeking a highly organised and dedicated Finance & Payroll Assistant to join our Finance Team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the smooth running of our school’s financial and payroll operations. You will work closely with the Finance Manager and Payroll Manager to ensure financial accuracy, compliance with regulations and efficient processing of payroll. The full job description can be located within the documents section of this post.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Financial Processing: Raising purchase orders, processing invoices, handling payments, liaising with suppliers and maintaining accurate records of income and expenditure.

  • Payroll Administration: Assisting with the monthly payroll process, ensuring accurate input of overtime and absence data and supporting payroll reconciliation.

  • Financial Support: Answering queries, processing incoming mail and deliveries and assisting with the school’s trip accounts and student fundraising efforts.

Key Skills & Experience:

  • Experience in financial administration and processing

  • Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills

  • Ability to work flexibly and communicate effectively with staff, students and suppliers

  • Knowledge of payroll processes (desirable but not essential)

  • A proactive and professional approach to tasks

Why Work with Us?

  • A supportive and inclusive environment where you’ll make a tangible impact on the school’s operations.

  • Opportunity to contribute to the Catholic ethos of the school.

  • Ongoing training and development to support your growth.

How to Apply:
Please submit your application via the Teach in Herts job post. The deadline for applications is Monday 7th July Midday.

 

Contact details

David Carrasco , Headteacher
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road Stevenage
Hertfordshire SG1 4AE

Telephone: 01438 314643
Email: hr@jhn.herts.sch.uk
Website: www.jhn.herts.sch.uk
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