The Sir John Brunner Foundation is recruiting a Finance Assistant in Cheshire, United Kingdom. This part-time finance post is based at the foundation’s central office in Northwich. It is fixed-term until 31 March 2027, with potential to become permanent.
Employer: The Sir John Brunner Foundation
Location: Cheshire, United Kingdom
Working pattern: part time
Advertised pay: Actual annual pay: GBP 9,784–10,665 for 15 hours, or GBP 14,351–15,642 for 22 hours
Closing date: 2026-10-30, 09:00 GMT (UTC+0)
Role and responsibilities
Support accounts payable and receivable, prepare purchase orders, check approvals and match invoices. Maintain online-payment items, record cashbook receipts against the correct codes, and answer financial queries from schools, parents, budget holders and suppliers.
Requirements
The employer seeks the skills and experience needed to provide accurate financial and administrative support. Read the full person specification before applying. The pattern is 15 or 22 hours a week, during term time plus two weeks; exact days are agreed with the appointee.
Preparing your application
Show how you check transactions before posting them and how you investigate an unmatched invoice or receipt. State which part-time pattern you can work. Describe your experience with payment or accounting systems accurately; the advert names Arbor, Wisepay and PS Financials.
How to apply
Use the employer-designated application link below to open the full vacancy and complete its application form. The school or trust has specified that a CV alone will not be accepted. Read the person specification and any recruitment pack before submitting; use them to check every essential criterion and the documents required for this particular appointment. Closing date: 2026-10-30, 09:00 GMT (UTC+0). Apply early because school employers may close adverts before the stated deadline.
Prepare an accurate employment history and explain any gaps where the form asks for them. Check qualification names, dates and referee contact details before sending. Keep a copy of your completed form and submission confirmation. This post involves a school setting, so follow the employer's safeguarding declarations and pre-employment checks. The listing says visa sponsorship is unavailable for this vacancy; applicants should check their eligibility before applying.
Apply through the employer’s designated recruitment system
Source: Employer-published vacancy on Teaching Vacancies. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Independently summarised by SmartLinksJobs; checked 29 October 2026 UTC.