Job Description

Job Specification

Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

Required from

: January 2026

Contract term:

Fixed term contract, initial term 6 months

Hours:

Full time, full year

Salary:

27,171 - 30,720

Role Overview:

We are looking to appoint a Finance Assistant to support the financial operations of the school by processing day-to-day financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and assisting the Finance Manager with standard reporting tasks. The role follows established procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance with GDST financial policies.

Sheffield Girls' is part of a cluster group of four schools within the GDST. The Finance Teams work in close co-operation, and the Finance Assistant will be expected to support the other schools as required.

The person:

The successful candidate will have a accountancy or financial qualification equivalent to AAT with experience of purchase, sales and general ledgers, and bank reconciliations. You will have experience in a team environment. You will be accurate with attention to detail and the ability to manage time effectively.

About the School:

Sheffield Girls', part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), is an independent girls' day school with a reputation for academic excellence, strong pastoral care and a wide breadth of extra-curricular activity. We offer an infant, Junior and Senior School across one site and we are proud to be at the forefront of education for girls and a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.

Benefits:

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
Competitive terms and conditions of employment, and competitive salaries and pay progression Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme 36-week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms, with a 2-week half term in the Autumn Normal teaching hours between 08:20 and 15:35 (depending on timetable for part-time staff Access to extensive professional development opportunities and training grants for qualifications Free life assurance benefit Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, offering free 24-hour counselling, wellbeing support and advice services A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least 900 per year) In-school staff wellbeing activities such as yoga, fitness classes, wellbeing walks Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season ticket loans A Cycle to Work scheme Good transport links and free parking

Applications should be submitted by 9am on Monday 8 December 2025. Interviews will take place week commencing 15 December 2025.

To apply for the position please see the GDST external recruitment website.

If you would like to find out more information on the role and working at the Sheffield Girls' or to arrange an informal chat, please contact us on 0114 2660324

Please refer to the school website for our child protection policies.

Sheffield Girls' and the GDST are committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. Sheffield High School and the GDST are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Vacancy ID :

043807

Closing Date :

08-Dec-2025

Contact Person :

Helen Ryan

Contact Email :

h.ryan@she.gdst.net

Contact Number :