Wishford Education
Wiltshire
£27,689 per year
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
27 October 2025
Apply by:
24 October 2025
Job overview
Wishford Education are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Finance Assistant to support the development of the group of independent schools.
This is a broad role covering:
* Processing customer and supplier invoices
* Managing accounts receivable and payable
* Ordering supplies
* Reconciling the credit card and collating receipts
* Assisting with the purchase order process
* Early Years Funding claims
* Payroll administration
* Assistance with general office administration
Responsible to:
* Head of Financial Operations
Hours, Salary & Benefits:
Hours: Based at the group's Support Office in Corsham, Wiltshire
The role is year-round, on a permanent contract. We would be open to accepting applications for a part time or full time role.
Salary: £27,689.00 FTE
Benefits:
* 5% employer pension
* EV scheme with Octopus
* Cycle to work scheme and shopping discounts
* Means tested staff discount
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays per annum
* Access to the group's counselling scheme
* Access to fully funded apprenticeships
* Discretionary Christmas stand down
* Personal accident at work cover
* Flexible working patterns, hybrid working available
Job Description:
* To process supplier invoices and match them with purchase orders and complete the purchase order tracker
* To liaise with suppliers to resolve queries
* To reconcile supplier statements
* To prepare payment runs accurately and on a timely basis
* To check and process employee expense claims
* To assist with the termly invoicing process
* To collect information regarding pupils' extra-curricular activities and ensure that it is entered accurately onto each pupil's account
* To assist with the administration of the grant funding for nursery pupils
* To process fee income received
* To follow the group's credit control procedures to ensure that fees are received promptly
* To prepare bank reconciliations on a daily basis
* To process orders for school supplies
* To reconcile the credit card and collate receipts
* To ensure that the fixed asset registers are kept up to date
* To assist with the administration of payroll
* To assist with group reporting and the preparation of information for the year end audit
* To assist with the smooth running of the office
Person Specification:
* The successful candidate will have the following qualities:
* Honesty, integrity and a sense of humour
* Accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines
* AAT part/full qualification
* Adaptability, a 'can do' attitude and a willingness to pitch in to get things done
* Good communication skills
* Experience of accounting software (training will be given)
* Experience of payroll administration
* A good working knowledge of Excel
* An interest in education and understanding of the independent school mode
To apply, please submit an application form.
Recruiter contact:
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About Wishford Education
Wishford Education
25-27 High Street, Corsham
Wiltshire
SN13 0ES
United Kingdom
Wishford Education is a leading provider of independent schools, nurseries, holiday clubs and residential camps operating from high quality settings across the south of England.
Founded in 2011, our group comprises nine independent schools, eight day nurseries and multiple day and residential camp settings. Currently based in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Kent, we're actively looking for high quality opportunities to expand our provision.
The group aims to provide an excellent education to all pupils, giving every child the opportunity to shine. Standards and expectations are high, and staff and pupils are challenged and supported to give their best. For more information, please visit:
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