Accounts / Finance Assistant

Oxford High School GDST; Oxford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford High School GDST is seeking an Accounts / Finance Assistant to contribute to the financial operations of a leading independent school. This full-time, on-site role involves managing financial tasks including accounts payable and reconciliations in a supportive and high-standard environment, ideal for proactive candidates looking to further their career in finance.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to extensive professional development

AAT study support (for the right candidate)

Free life assurance

Free school lunches

Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools

Interest-free loans for training, computers and season tickets

Cycle to Work scheme

Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Qualifications

• Finance/accountancy experience required, knowledge of purchase ledger and bank reconciliations preferred.
• Confident in using accounting software and spreadsheets.
• Well-organized and able to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders and process payments.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and support staff inquiries.
• Work collaboratively in the finance team with the Finance Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive

Communication

Education

AAT part-qualified or working towards qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Join to apply for the Accounts / Finance Assistant role at Oxford High School GDST

Join to apply for the Accounts / Finance Assistant role at Oxford High School GDST

Oxford High School GDST provided pay range

This range is provided by Oxford High School GDST. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Accounts / Finance Assistant

Location: Oxford

Contract: Full time

Hours: Permanent

Looking for a meaningful finance role? Join us at Oxford High School and apply your expertise in accounts payable, reconciliations and financial reporting to support the smooth and efficient running of a leading independent school.

We are looking for a detail-focused, proactive finance professional to join our team as Accounts Payable / Finance Assistant. This fully on-site role offers the chance to apply your skills in a well-run, values-led school environment, where accuracy, collaboration and high standards are central to the way we work.

As part of a close-knit finance team, you will work alongside the Finance Manager to help ensure the school’s financial systems run smoothly. From managing purchase orders and processing payments to preparing bank reconciliations and supporting staff with queries, your work will directly contribute to the operational success of the school.

This role is office based and not suitable for remote working.

About you

We are seeking someone with experience in a finance or accountancy setting, ideally with knowledge of purchase ledger, general ledger and bank reconciliations.

You will be confident using accounting software and spreadsheets, well organised, and able to communicate clearly with colleagues at all levels.

If you are working towards or part-qualified with AAT, we are happy to offer study support.

Why work at Oxford High School

Oxford High School is part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading group of independent girls’ schools. Located on Belbroughton Road in North Oxford, our school enjoys a beautiful setting just two miles from the city centre, with excellent local amenities and transport links. We’re proud of our warm, inclusive atmosphere and strong sense of purpose — and we offer a professional yet welcoming working environment where staff are valued and supported.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development
• AAT study support (for the right candidate)
• Free life assurance
• Free school lunches
• Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest-free loans for training, computers and season tickets
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 22nd June 2025 at 23:59.

We reserve the right to interview candidates as and when suitable applications are submitted. Early applications are advisable.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening and online checks will apply to this post.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education and Education

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Oxford High School GDST by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Financial Assistant” roles.

Oxford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Oxford, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Oxford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Finance Assistant (Part-time - 25 hours)

Banbury, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Oxford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Reading, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Abingdon-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Grove, England, United Kingdom 1 hour ago

Banbury, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Grove, England, United Kingdom 1 hour ago

Banbury, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Wantage, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom 5 hours ago

Banbury, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Abingdon-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

Wallingford, England, United Kingdom 2 hours ago

Abingdon-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Reading, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

West Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Kidlington, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Abingdon-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Wallingford, England, United Kingdom £38,006.00-£44,713.00 6 hours ago

High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom 4 hours ago

Bicester, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom £13.00-£15.00 4 minutes ago

Oxford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Reading, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.