Assistant School Accountant (Trainee)

Assistant School Accountant (Trainee)

Trainee 28800 - 35200 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
The Independent Schools Council

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage school accounts payable and support various accounting functions.
  • Company: Join a supportive school environment with a focus on teamwork.
  • Benefits: Full training, study support for accounting qualifications, and a stable full-time role.
  • Other info: Great opportunity for growth in a dynamic school setting.
  • Why this job: Kickstart your finance career while making a difference in education.
  • Qualifications: A’ level education or equivalent; degree in business is a plus.

The predicted salary is between 28800 - 35200 £ per year.

As part of the role you will be overseeing the school’s accounts payable function but also providing general accounts support in a variety of areas, assuming greater responsibility as you learn.

In time you will assist with the production of monthly management accounts and the annual audit for example.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and positive person, with excellent communication skills and a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in their work.

The successful applicant will be educated to A’ level (or equivalent) but you may also have a degree (ideally in a business or related subject).

You may have some exposure to accounting but this not essential.

You will certainly be a great team player and will relish the opportunities and challenges of working in a school environment and developing a long - term career in finance.

This is a full-time position working year-round, within a supportive team, and full training will be given including study support towards an appropriate accounting qualification such as AAT.

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Assistant School Accountant (Trainee) employer: The Independent Schools Council

Joining Kingsley Explorers Nursery as a Founding Early Years Practitioner means becoming part of a pioneering team dedicated to creating a nurturing and enriching environment for children's growth. With a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a strong emphasis on professional development, this role offers not just a job, but a meaningful career in early childhood education. Located within the supportive framework of the Independent Schools Council, you will thrive in a culture that values innovation and collaboration.

The Independent Schools Council

Contact Details:

The Independent Schools Council Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Assistant School Accountant (Trainee)

Accounts Payable
Attention to Detail
Communication Skills
Team Player
Accounting Knowledge
Management Accounts Production
Audit Assistance