Job Description

Salary: 25,052 FTE, actual salary 10,316


Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

Headteacher - Wendy Thomas

We are seeking a Finance Assistant to join our team at Brookwood Primary & Nursery School, part of Bourne Education Trust.


As Finance Assistant, you will support the School Business Manager in the smooth running of the school's financial operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all finance systems and administrative processes. You will manage day-to-day financial tasks, maintain high standards of organisation and compliance, and contribute to a professional and supportive environment where the school can thrive.

About Brookwood Primary & Nursery School

Brookwood Primary & Nursery School is a vibrant, happy, and inclusive one-form entry primary school in the heart of Brookwood village, Surrey. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-five schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives."


Our excellent staff team is enthusiastic and committed to supporting every child in achieving the highest possible standards while exploring their individual interests and talents to the full. We provide a broad and creative curriculum within a safe and stimulating learning environment.


At Brookwood, we enable our pupils to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to lead productive lives as local, national, and global citizens. Our approach values everyone's achievements in a caring atmosphere, which is central to everything we do. We are particularly proud of our strong links with service families, as our close proximity to ATC Pirbright means we have a number of military children whose unique perspectives and experiences enrich our school community.


Children's learning experiences are enhanced through enrichment opportunities that give them a wide understanding of the world around them. Through this balanced approach, we create an educational environment where every child can thrive.

Benefits

Generous workplace pension through LGPS Condensed school year with two week half term in October Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme Occupational sick pay

Key responsibilities include:

Ensure financial probity in all activities and support other staff to ensure that financial procedures are appropriately followed in relation to authorisation and approval Ensure the Bourne Education Trust Financial Management Manual is adhered to at all times Support the Business Manager with the preparation of year end documentation and in readiness for audits, with reports for the governing body and any other data or reporting requirements as requested by the Business Manager, SLT or the central BET Team

Requirements include:

Essential

An awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children Minimum 2 Years of relevant work experience Proven track record of continuous professional development

Desirable

Knowledge of school or schools' administrative and accounting systems, particularly PS Financials, Arbor, and Edupay

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:


Reflective, optimistic and aspirational Collaborative and innovative Committed, engaged and professional Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How to apply for this role:

Please complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 21st October 2025. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

Job specification

School

Brookwood Primary School

Location

Connaught Road, Brookwood, Surrey, GU24 OHF

School type

Primary, Academies

Job Posted

25/09/2025

Role

Finance

Subject

Administration

Employment type

Term time plus (this will include some working in the holidays)

Closing date

21/10/2025

Start date

1st December 2025

Job reference

FA/092025