Business Support Administrator Internal Applicants Only

GDST; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension schemes

50% fees discount for GDST schools

Training grants

Cycle to Work scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

Sutton High School is seeking a Business Support Administrator to join the Finance, HR, Admissions and Reception teams. You will process invoices, manage expenses, update spreadsheets and handle staff absence records.

You may also cover reception, reprographics, and first aid while supporting the finance office and GDST network with accurate administrative processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a financial or administrative setting.
• Experience with processing invoices is desirable.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support Finance, HR, Admissions and Reception functions.
• Process invoices and expenses; respond to finance queries.
• Update Excel spreadsheets and record staff absence.
• Cover reception, reprographics and first aid as required.
• Ensure timely, accurate financial records; manage accounts payable/receivable.

Skills

Invoice processing

Administrative support

Record staff absence

Customer communications

Tools

Excel

Job description

* Business Support Administrator Internal Applicants OnlyNEWFast Apply# Business Support Administrator Internal Applicants OnlyEmployerLocation: Sutton, SurreyContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £31,200Posted: 10th November 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 22nd December 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1583523Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1583523* Share :**Business Support Administrator - Finance (Internal Applicants Only)**Hours: Full time 36 hours per weekContract: PermanentSalary: £31,200Required from: ASAPThis is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Business Support Administrator to join our dedicated team and play a key role contributing to the growth and continued success of Sutton High School.As Business Support Assistant you will support the smooth operation of the Finance, HR, Admissions and Reception functions. You will provide support to colleagues on various administrative tasks including processing invoices and expenses and dealing with any queries that come into the finance office, updating excel spreadsheets, recording staff absence, and processing parent communications. You will also, on occasion, be required to cover reception, reprographics and first aid.You will deliver day to day financial operations of the school including accounts payable and accounts receivable, process invoices in line with established procedure and prepare accurate financial records in a timely and accurate mannerAs part of a collaborative wider team, this role will work closely with the Finance Manager, school colleagues and contacts across the GDST network to support consistent practice and effective financial and business administration.You will provide ad hoc support with key pinch points in the school calendar, such as recruitment and induction days for staff and students. This role is highly varied and would be a great opportunity for candidates looking to gain or build on experience in school support functions.The successful candidate will have experience in a financial or administrative setting and processing invoices experience is highly desirable. Please refer to the job description for more information about the post.**About Sutton High School**Sutton High School is an academically selective independent day school for girls with an age range of 3 to 18 years. We are situated on a green and leafy site in central Sutton, close to excellent public transport links and major roads. Both Senior and Prep Schools are among the top schools in the country.Sutton High School is characterised by a warm, happy and integrated community, where girls support each other to aspire and achieve.The school is a member of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST) and the Girls' Schools Association (GSA). Membership of the GDST, the largest group of independent girls' schools in the UK, gives us unrivalled opportunities for training and sharing of good practice in teaching and learning.Please note that we may interview early and reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy if a suitable candidate is appointed early.Employee benefits include:- Competitive salaries and pay progression- Access to extensive professional development opportunities- Training grants for qualifications- Generous pension schemes- Free life assurance benefit- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans- A Cycle to Work scheme- Competitive terms and conditions of employmentFor further information and to apply for this position, please click the apply button.Closing date: 17th November 2026.Interviews TBC.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 will apply to this post.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:The Girls' Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.### Sutton High School - GDSTPart of### Girls' Day School Trust (GDST)