Accounts Assistant

We are recruiting an Accounts Assistant to support the Finance Team in day-to-day accounting tasks. The role would suit someone who is committed to their professional development and is either currently studying towards, or keen to pursue, a relevant professional qualification.

Main duties and responsibilities

The role of the Accounts Assistant is to provide a professional and efficient service to the finance function, providing accurate financial information in a timely manner.

THE WIDE RANGE OF RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Monitoring the accounts inbox, post and banking needs

• Filing and recording information correctly

• Dealing with day-to-day queries from parents, staff and other stakeholders

• Ensuring the Parent and Pupil accounts are kept up to date

• Collecting all billing information from teachers and bursary staff

• Ensuring all termly fee invoices are produced in a timely manner

• Processing Direct Debits, posting fees and debtor management

• Posting transactions and completing bank reconciliations

• Producing sales invoices Data entry including VAT transactions

• Assisting with month end procedures

• Reconciling staff credit card accounts

• Balance Sheet reconciliations

• Reviewing systems and processes and making improvements where necessary

• To work as part of a team and complete ad-hoc accounting duties within the office when required

Closing date for applications: Friday 25th September 2026, 9am

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserve the right to close the advert early.

Interviews to be held: Week commencing 28th September 2026

Merchant Taylors’ School is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As this role will bring you into contact with children you are expected to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).