Finance, Payroll and School Journeys Assistant - Graveney School - Greater London

Finance, Payroll and School Journeys Assistant - Graveney School - Greater London Salary: GPS 5 [Spine Point 12-15] Actual £21,497 - £22,456 based on 25 hours p/w / 41 weeks (FTE £34,359 - £35,892 per annum) Job Introduction

Term Time Only plus 2 weeks (Full-time will be considered)
Required - As Soon as Possible

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced candidate to join our Finance Department. You will undertake a range of duties associated with our payroll and accounting functions, as well as supporting trip leaders with the administration of school journeys and trips.

This will involve processing orders and invoices across the Trust’s schools, updating electronic and manual payroll records, preparing budgets for school trips, as well as other general administrative and finance duties. You will be required to liaise with staff and outside agencies and you will have excellent communication skills. You will need to be accurate and efficient with data entry to be able to assist with the accounting functions.

Previous experience within a finance office together with the ability to use a variety of IT packages including Microsoft Office. Familiarity with the Sage 200 Accounting system [or similar] would be an advantage but not essential. You will be proficient in the use of IT which will include updating spreadsheets on Excel and databases and you will be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills and be competent in using ICT. You will be a true team player and be able to work with the flexibility this post requires.

Graveney Trust is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects our community. We warmly welcome and encourage applicants from minority groups to apply for our vacancies.

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below .

Alternatively, further information for candidates, application form and job description, can be found at

Electronic applications to be returned to [email protected]

Closing date for applications: Noon, Friday 17 April 2026
Interviews: To be advised

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as they are received.

The Trust reserves the right to close the advert at any time.

We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Graveney Trust is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the well-being and safety of staff and students. All our employees, volunteers and contractors share this commitment and we will carry out Enhanced DBS checks for all appointments as well ensuring that our rigorous pre-recruitment checks are strictly adhered to.

Please note that we do not accept CVs and no agencies.

Graveney School
(Graveney School is part of Graveney Trust)
Welham Road
Tooting, London
SW17 9BU
Tel: 020 8682 7000
Website:
Executive Principal: Cynthia Rickman