Finance Assistant - Sales Ledger and Cash Book

About the School

The Royal Alexandra & Albert School is a 'Good' school (Ofsted, April 2024), where our boarding provision was recently judged as 'Outstanding' (Ofsted, 2025). The inspectors highlighted that our "students are making significant progress," noting they are "supported through a culture of high expectation, helping them to achieve the best they can." We are a lively and purposeful co-educational, comprehensive state boarding school for children aged 7 to 18 years, with approximately 700 flexi-boarders and 300 full boarders. A popular choice for both local families and international boarders, our success is driven by our exceptional facilities, academic results, and a boarding ethos that fosters a wide range of co-curricular activities and positive student attitudes. We are now seeking a dedicated professional to contribute to this thriving, high-expectation environment.

• A collaborative and highly supportive professional community
• Excellent onsite facilities, including free staff lunch and access to the gym and indoor pool
• An enhanced school admission priority for children of staff
• A beautiful estate set in 260 acres of parkland
• A convenient location, close to the A23 and M25 with on-site parking

The Role

Are you looking to build your accounting experience within a supportive and professional environment? This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Finance Assistant to develop a broad range of practical finance skills and gain valuable hands-on exposure to sales ledger, cash book management, credit control and bank reconciliations. This role would suit someone who is keen to develop their career in finance, whether you are starting out in accounting, looking to broaden your experience, or seeking a role where you can make a real contribution while continuing to learn and grow. You will play an important part in ensuring accurate financial processes, maintaining strong relationships with parents and colleagues, and supporting the smooth running of the Foundation's finance operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical finance skills including sales ledger, cash book management, credit control and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate financial processes within the Foundation.
• Maintain strong relationships with parents and colleagues.
• Support the smooth running of the Foundation’s finance operations.

Qualifications & Experience

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable individual who is keen to contribute to our Foundation and develop their finance career within a busy and varied environment. The successful candidate will be organised, accurate and able to quickly apply themselves to the role. You will have strong communication skills, a confident telephone manner and the ability to build positive working relationships with parents, colleagues and external contacts. Previous experience within finance, administration or customer service would be advantageous, and experience within the education sector is desirable but not essential. Good Excel skills and a willingness to learn are essential.

The school reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.