A friend of mine showed me an advert for a Finance Assistant role at EGS, I applied, and the rest is history… I have now been here since 2004, that’s 18 years!

2.What do you do within your finance role?

Support Staff are integral to the smooth running of a school and my role within Finance with my colleague, Mrs Povey, is very varied, ensuring the day-to-day aspects of school finances run smoothly and efficiently; processing orders and invoices, paying suppliers, reconciling payroll, assisting Departments with their budgets and preparing month end reconciliations and reports for SLT and Governors.

In addition, I also assist the School Business Manager with budget issues and prepare reports for the Auditors.

I need to be super organised as it can be extremely busy!

3.What do like about your job?

From meetings with auditors to being involved in student Wellbeing sessions, no day is the same. Working in a school environment adds a different dimension to working in a ‘usual’ office – I love the variety of it!.Although it can be stressful at times, I have made many happy memories working here alongside my colleagues.

4.What do you like to do outside of school life?

Away from school, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, Formula One and horse racing.