Sherborne Schools Group
Dorset
£25,000 - £27,000 per year
Salary:
(Pension, Free School Meal, Staff Parking, Reduced Gym Membership, Free exercise classes, Employee Assistance Programme, Free Eye Tests, Cycle to Work Scheme)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
03 November 2025
Apply by:
7 October 2025
Job overview
Sherborne Schools Group are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant. The Finance Assistant will be responsible for managing and administering the Sherborne School Group's (SSG) corporate credit cards, supporting the billing/billing ledger function, operating the sales ledger and trips accounts, supporting the Group Transport Team, and providing support to the Assistant Directors of Finance in the smooth and efficient running of the Finance department.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent numerical skills, accuracy and attention to detail, as well as strong communication skills. In addition, you will need to have previous experience of working in a similar role and good knowledge of Microsoft packages, especially excel. An accounts qualification such as AAT would be an advantage, although not essential
If you are passionate about Accounts/Finance and eager to contribute to a pivotal team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
The closing date for applications: 9.30am, Tuesday 7 October 2025 and interviews are likely to take place on Wednesday 15 October 2025.
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week. Hours of work are likely to be 8.30am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday less an hour for lunch (unpaid). There may be a requirement for flexibility in hours on occasion to meet the demands of the post. This is a year-round role.
Salary: £25,000.00 to £27,000.00 per annum depending on skills and experience.
Sherborne School Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement
Sherborne School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About Sherborne Schools Group
Sherborne Schools Group
Abbey Road, Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3LF
United Kingdom
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