Finance Admin Assistant

GLF Schools; Tandridge; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

CareFirst access

Flexible working opportunities

LGPS pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

de Stafford School, Caterham, Surrey, is seeking a Finance Admin Assistant to provide essential financial and administrative support. The role covers ordering, invoicing, reconciliations and record keeping within GLF Schools, with a focus on compliance and timely processing.

You will develop expertise in school finance systems, interact with staff, parents and suppliers, and contribute to a collaborative education setting. Term-time hours and a 30-hour week apply.

Qualifications

• Good English and Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade C or above.
• Experience or ability to develop finance administration procedures.
• Advance IT skills, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process orders and invoicing, and support reconciliations and record keeping.
• Ensure financial compliance and governance in daily processes.
• Build relationships with staff, pupils, parents and suppliers.

Skills

English GCSE

Maths GCSE

Finance administration

IT literacy

Tools

Excel

Job description

# Finance Admin AssistantEmployer: de Stafford SchoolLocation: Caterham, SurreyContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: £18,199.26 to £18,459.55 (dependent on experience)Posted: 2nd November 2026Expires: 16th November 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1582114Job Reference: DES015* Share :* Printde Stafford are seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Finance Admin Assistant to provide essential financial and administrative support, helping ensure our systems are compliant, efficient and responsive to the needs of staff, pupils, parents and suppliers.**Your opportunity**Working as part of a supportive team, you will play a key role in ensuring the effective management of financial processes, from ordering and invoicing to reconciliations and record keeping, helping to maintain the highest standards of financial compliance and governance.No two days are the same. You'll build positive relationships with staff, parents, suppliers and external partners. The role offers the chance to develop expertise in school finance systems and procedures, contribute to wider school activities and gain valuable experience within a successful and collaborative educational setting.Whether you are looking to build on existing finance and administrative experience or develop your career within the education sector, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a school community dedicated to helping young people succeed.**What we're looking for:*** Good General Education including English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent Grade C or above* Experience or ability to develop and maintain finance administration procedures* Advance IT skills including Excel* Experience of working in an educational establishment is desirable, but not essential.*Please read the full job description and personspecification for more information.***About de Stafford School**de Stafford is an 11-16 comprehensive schoollocated in Caterham, Surrey which joined GLF Schools MAT in December 2016. Theschool has a PAN of 180 students per year group. The school servespredominantly the local Caterham community with the majority of studentsresiding within the CR3 catchment area.**Our Core Values:*** Grow* Learn* Believe* Achieve**Why work at de Stafford School:*** An exciting opportunity to develop a curriculum to meet the needs of the local community* A supportive senior management team and wider staff body within GLF Schools* Excellent CPD opportunities through our tailored CPD programme* An opportunity to work collaboratively with leaders across the wider GLF MAT* Recognition of previous school continuous service* A successful ECT support programme* Onsite parking* Access to CareFirst, an advice and information service**Join the GLF Schools Community**As a part of GLF Schools, you will join acommunity of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regularprogression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you togrow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.* A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils* Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness* 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England* We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity* Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education**GLF Schools Employment Offer**GLF Schools has a generous employment offer,which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish* Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme* Flexible working options* Generous holiday allowance* Work life and family friendly policies* Employee wellbeing initiatives* Career pathways and talent management* Access to a staff benefits portal* Community and collaboration working modelPlease read the attached Join Our Communitycandidate pack for further information.**The Details**Start Date: ASAPSalary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 £24,751 to Point 7 £25,105 (dependent on experience)Actual Salary: £18,199.26 to £18,459.55 (dependent on experience)Hours: 30 hours per week Monday to Friday (term time only)Closing Date: 9am 16th November 2026### AttachmentsJoin Our Community - Associate 2025 - 26Finance Admin Assistant JD Person Spec Nov 26### Safeguarding Statement:GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.