Redmaids' High School GDST: A company limited by guarantee, company number 6400. Registered address: 10Bressenden Place, London SW1E 5DH. Registered charity number: 3069834 days per week all year round. One-year fixed-term contract.Finance AssistantClosing date: 8 December 2025 at 9:00 amAbout The RoleWe are looking for a part-time Finance Assistant to support the financial operations of our school. Thesuccessful candidate in this one-year, fixed-term contract will be joining a small, friendly team of businesssupport professionals within the Director of Finance & Operations’ remit. Our team provides support toschool staff in everything from finance, compliance and estates to health and safety and human resources. Inthis role, you will process day-to-day financial transactions, maintain accurate records and assist the FinanceManager with standard reporting tasks. The role follows established procedures to ensure accuracy andcompliance with GDST financial policies.Job Details and RemunerationHours: 0.8 FTE; 28.8 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, plus a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. One-year,fixed-term contract in the first instance.Salary: GDST Regional Band 3, £27,171- £30,720 pro-rated.Holiday: 38 days pr annum including public holidays pro-rated.Benefits: our contractual benefits include contributory pension (through Aviva), sick pay andmaternity/paternity/adoption leave. Plus, we offer non-contractual benefits such as computer loans, retaildiscounts, training, plus generous fee discount for staff with children at the school following one term’sservice.About Redmaids’ High School GDSTOccupying a spacious, green and open site near to Bristol city centre, Redmaids’ High School is the oldestgirls’ school in Britain with a history that dates back to 1634. Formed out of a merger between the Red Maids’School and Redland High School in 2016, we are proud to be one of the leading independent day schools inthe UK. We offer an exceptional educational experience for girls and young women from 7 to 18 years,focused on aspiration, inclusivity, happiness and support for others. This has earned us year on yearplacement in the top schools’ rankings for our GCSE and A level results. A true all-through school, there is anincredibly close link between Junior and Senior Schools, with the vast majority of junior students (90%+)moving into Year 7 each year.A proud member of the Girls' Day School Trust, the leading family of girls’ schools in the UK, we share acommon ethos and commitment to fearless, girls’-first education, supporting staff and students alike throughcollaboration and empowerment across the network.We are fortunate to have superb facilities across our interlinked Junior and Senior School sites. Our dedicatedSixth Form Centre provides first-rate quiet study and recreation space, while the main hall provides anoutstanding venue for productions and concerts. We are equally proud of our sporting facilities including ‘TheLawns’, our specialist sports site for hockey, netball, cricket, tennis and athletics, which underpins our teams’regular sporting successes at regional and national level.Our Mission StatementOur Mission Statement is a simple one:Redmaids’ High is an inclusive community, based on happiness, aspiration, and support for others.Our statement is supported by our Values, which outline the core aspects that will help us fulfil our mission.These are:To know and understand each individual student.To help students to understand themselves and their strengths.To inspire students to forge a future of lifelong learning, in all its guises.Our mission and values are simple, and deliberately so. We are proud of the achievements and destinationsfor all our students, and this is the result of the hard work of all members of the community to ensure thatstudents feel known and valued for who they are, as well as inspired about what they can be. We want allstudents to leave with the strong sense that they can go on and make a difference in their world, whateverthey go on to do. A student’s definition of success is their own, but what we instil in them is a feeling thattheir sights should never be lowered by external forces.Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities:Financial Transactions:Deliver day-to-day financial operations of the school, including accounts payable, accounts receivableand payroll.Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and reports.Process invoices, payments, and receipts in line with established procedures.Maintain accurate financial records and assist with routine reporting tasksEnsure timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments and receipts.Compliance and Reporting:Ensure compliance with all GDST financial policies, procedures, and regulations.Support the Finance Manager in preparing documentation for audits and internal reviews.Ensure financial records are maintained in line with GDST policies.Assist with the GDST internal process and any external audits as required.Support and Collaboration:Work closely with school staff to provide financial support and guidance.Collaborate with the Finance Manager and other Finance Officers to ensure consistency and accuracyin financial practices across all schools.Respond to routine financial queries from staff and escalate complex issues to the Finance Manager.Financial Analysis:Assist in reviewing financial records to ensure accuracy and flag any discrepancies to the FinanceManager.Support routine financial monitoring by preparing standard reports and summaries as directed.Administrative Duties:Maintain organised and secure financial files and records.Respond to financial enquiries from staff, parents, and external parties.Perform other administrative tasks as required by the Finance Manager which includes, but notlimited to: wraparound care administration; Parent pay; Civica (and other school systems); trainbookings; credit card bookings; school trip finance; charity collections etc.OtherActively promote the safety and welfare of our children and young people.Communicate effectively with colleagues and external contacts, referring complex or sensitivematters to the Finance Manager as appropriate.Work with the Trust Office and schools to establish good practice throughout the Trust, offeringsupport where required.Job Description cont.All school staff are expected to:Work towards and support the school vision and the current school objectives outlined in the SchoolDevelopment Plan. Support and contribute to the school’s responsibility for safeguarding students. Work within the school’s health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment for staff,students and visitors.Work within the GDST’s Diversity Policy to promote equality of opportunity for all students and staff,both current and prospective. Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive,courteous relations with students, parents and colleagues. Engage actively in the performance review process. Adhere to policies as set out in the GDST CouncilRegulations, Notes of Guidance and GDST circulars.Undertake other reasonable duties related to the job purpose required from time to time. Person SpecificationTo be successful in this position, you should be able to demonstrate the following:Qualifications:Accountancy/financial qualification, i.e. ATT (desirable).Experience: Experience of purchase ledger, general ledger, sales ledger, and bank reconciliations.Experience working in a team environment, ideally within a school finance or similar setting.Strong knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirementsExperience of working with databases.Internal accounting and budget management.Experience using financial systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).Skills Attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.Willingness to work collaboratively with others.Ability to follow procedures and escalate issues when needed.BehavioursA genuine passion for girls’ education and a commitment to put our girls first in all aspects of our work.A forward-thinking collaborator who can work collaboratively, supporting our ‘family of schools’ ethos.A robust awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns, andunderstanding how and when to take appropriate action. Calm and professional under pressure, with an ability to demonstrate sound judgement. Apply to join usPlease download and complete our application form and send to Jane McKimm atrecruitment@redmaidshigh.gdst.net. You will need to include a covering letter of no more than 1 side of A4with your application, summarising your reasons for applying. Please state “Finance Assistant” in the subjectline of your email.We look forward to hearing from you!The closing date for applications is 9:00am on 8 December 2025. Interviews will be scheduled inweek commencing 15 December.The GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must bewilling to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches, and checkswith past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. 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