Finance Assistant (Entry Level)

Summary

At Milton Keynes Preparatory School we believe that providing a first-class education starts with excellent behind the scenes support. Therefore, we are wishing to appoint an enthusiastic and organised Finance Assistant to join our school and to support our Finance Team.

Detail

Milton Keynes Preparatory School is an IAPS co-educational day school with an outstanding reputation and superb facilities for children from 2 months to 11 years of age.

Finance Assistant (Entry Level)

Full Time

At Milton Keynes Preparatory School we believe that providing a first-class education starts with excellent behind the scenes support. Therefore, we are wishing to appoint an enthusiastic and organised Finance Assistant to join our school and to support our Finance Team.

This post would suit someone who has recently completed a college course, university degree or apprenticeship, as well as anyone looking to begin a career in finance.

Duties will include assisting with bank/supplier reconciliations, supporting credit control and accounts payable activities, recording credit card purchases and BACS payments, filing financial documents and assisting with month-end finance tasks. You will also provide general administrative support to the finance team.

The successful candidate will have a genuine interest in finance and accounting. You will possess good numeracy skills. You will be organised and will work with attention to detail. You will be willing to learn and develop new skills and ideally you will be confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

What we offer:

Full training and ongoing support

Opportunities to study towards a professional finance qualification (such as AAT)

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid lunch breaks including free lunches

To apply, please download and complete the school’s Application for Employment form which can be located on the school’s website: www.mkps.co.uk. Alternatively, you may request an application form from the HR Department on 01908 642111. All completed application forms should be returned to the HR Department via the email address given on the application form.

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the post if an early appointment is made.

Closing Date: Friday 7th August 2026

Milton Keynes Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and checks will be taken with past employers. The school will carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.