ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

Location

Lancaster Royal Grammar School, East Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3EF (1293 on roll)

Tel: 01524 580600

Summary

We are currently seeking an outstanding individual to join our existing Finance team as an Accounts Assistant. 

The successful candidate will maintain the schools' purchase ledger as well as liaise with suppliers, process payments and deal with queries. Previous experience of Sage 200 would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be provided.

This role is for 20 hours per week, Monday - Friday, Term time only plus 1 week. 

Salary for this role is based on Support Staff Grade 4, currently £25,185 - £25,989 FTE. Actual salary based on the hours and term time contract £11,813 - £12,525

For further details and to apply please visit https://app.schrole.com/#/connect/vacancy/a91607c2-dce5-400b-bde9-9ee8c2655149.

Applications should be submitted by Noon on Thursday 18th September. Interviews are anticipated to take place on Monday 22nd September.

For any queries please contact Kate Roberts, HR Manager at kroberts@lrgs.org.uk

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post holder will be required to take care to safeguard their own safety and that of others with whom they work and to co-operate with those designated with responsibility for health and safety.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

Essential Qualifications

GCSE English or Maths at Grade C / 5 or above

Desirable Qualifications

Accounts / finance qualification

Essential Experience

Operating computerised accounts ledgers

Desirable Experience

Experience of using Sage 2000

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact Kate Roberts, HR Manager at kroberts@lrgs.org.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

22/09/2025 

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.