We are seeking to appoint a reliable and detail-oriented Finance Assistant, supporting the Bursar in ensuring the smooth running of the school’s financial systems and processes.
You will assist with core financial duties including processing invoices and payments, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting payroll and month-end procedures, reconciling accounts, and responding to internal and external queries in a professional manner.
This is a full-time, all-year round position, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm (including a half-hour unpaid lunch break). Actual working hours may vary according to the needs of the School. The role carries 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
The salary range based on experience is from £28,285- £32,424
The Mount School York is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders’ Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, and therefore all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’, must be declared.
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The Mount School, York is an equal opportunities employer.
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.