Junior Finance Assistant

Location: Nonsuch High School For Girls Ewell Road, Cheam, Sutton, Greater London, SM3 8AB

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: £29,153.00 - £29,983.00 Annually (FTE)

Start Date: September 2026

The opportunity:

As Junior Finance Assistant , you will be part of our Shared Professional Services finance team, helping to ensure that purchase orders, invoices and other financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently. This is an entry-level role, and full training will be provided, making it an excellent opportunity for a school or college leaver, or for someone looking to begin a career in finance and administration.

What we offer:

The role will give you the opportunity to develop valuable professional skills whilst working alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive environment. Your contribution will help ensure that our schools have the resources and financial support they need to continue delivering outstanding outcomes for the young people we serve.

Our commitment to you:

You will gain practical experience in a busy finance environment, work alongside experienced colleagues and have the opportunity to build a strong foundation for future career progression within finance, administration or wider business support functions. Most importantly, you will be contributing to an organisation whose purpose is to support outstanding schools and deliver exceptional educational opportunities for the young people we serve.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

As Junior Finance Assistant, you will play an important role within our Shared Professional Service finance team. Working closely with colleagues across our schools and central teams, you will support the smooth day-to-day operation of the Trust's purchase-to-pay function and help maintain the high standards of financial administration that underpin our success.

This is a highly transactional role, providing valuable exposure to a wide range of finance processes. Your responsibilities will include processing purchase orders and invoices, monitoring outstanding transactions, supporting supplier communications and helping to ensure that financial records remain accurate and up to date.

Through this work, you will develop a strong understanding of financial systems, controls and business processes within a large and successful multi-academy trust.

The successful candidate:

The role is ideally suited to someone who is organised, accurate and eager to learn. Previous finance experience is not essential, as full training will be provided. Whether you are a school or college leaver, looking for your first office-based role, or seeking a change in career direction, this position offers an excellent opportunity to develop professional skills within a supportive and collaborative team.

Key Application Dates:

Applications close: Midday, Monday 20 July 2026

Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 21 July 2026

First Stage Interview (online): Monday 27 July 2026

Second Stage Interview (in person): Monday 3 August 2026

Start Date: September 2026

Safer recruitment:

The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities.

Sponsorship:

We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.