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Finance Assistant

Sherborne Schools Group

Dorset

  • £25,000 - £27,000 per year
  • Expired
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.

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Sherborne Schools Group (SSG) is a dynamic family of schools offering an exceptional education for girls and boys aged 3–19, across both day and boarding provision. Formed in 2024 through the merger of Sherborne Girls and Sherborne Boys, the Group now comprises Sherborne Girls, Sherborne Boys, Sherborne Prep, Hanford Prep, Sherborne International, and a number of trading companies. Together, these schools provide a rich and cohesive educational journey within the beautiful town of Sherborne and surrounding Dorset countryside.

Each school retains its distinctive identity, traditions, and community spirit, while also benefiting from the opportunities and resources of being part of a larger group. Today, SSG educates 1,280 pupils in the UK, supported by a dedicated team of staff. Our international reach continues to expand through Sherborne Schools Worldwide, with six schools established across Qatar and Jeddah, and a new school opening in Riyadh in 2026.

At the heart of SSG lies The Sherborne Difference: our commitment to transformative education that blends academic excellence with character development, wellbeing, and innovation. Through this, we prepare our pupils not only to succeed, but to lead, inspire, and make a positive impact in an ever-changing world.

Sherborne Schools Group Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement

Sherborne Schools Group 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, criminal record check and social media checks. All positions within the Schools are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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