The role played by support staff is absolutely critical to the ongoing success of any good school – and this is certainly the case at OHS. As such, we recognise and value the fundamental importance of our support staff – whether that’s our maintenance team, catering staff or various admin teams. Wherever you work, therefore, and whatever your specialism, you can rely on being valued, supported and rewarded.
With fantastic benefits, a challenging and stimulating workplace and the opportunity to make a difference in girls’ lives, OHS is a truly wonderful place to work.
Finance Manager
Full time, all year round
Required ASAP
Salary up to £52,000 depending on experience and qualifications
We are seeking an enthusiastic Finance Manager to join our busy support team. The successful applicant will be an experienced qualified finance professional responsible for all aspects of finance within an exceptional school.
You will prepare the annual budget, regular forecasts, monthly management accounts and provide meaningful analysis and provide financial advice and information to budget holders.
In addition, you also be managing GDST Enterprises, which is the school trading account, relating to income generated from the external hire of the school’s facilities. You will drive commercial revenue and be the point of contact for external hirers and will negotiate contracts, raise invoices and produce management accounts.
You will also be responsible for actively managing the outsourced catering and cleaning contracts, administering the purchase order system and providing training to staff.
The role requires previous experience of working in a finance department (ideally in a school environment), with an accountancy qualification (ideally ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified, and as a minimum AAT qualified), as well as an understanding of accounting software. This role is office based and not suitable for remote working.
You will also need to have an all-round accounting background, which includes experience with sales and purchase ledgers, the ability to do journals, accruals and prepayments and the production of monthly management reports.
The successful applicant will need to be enthusiastic, with excellent analytical and organisational skills with a keen focus on attention to detail. This role will involve interacting regularly with parents, staff and suppliers and therefore strong interpersonal skills are essential.
About Oxford High School:
Since its foundation almost 150 years ago in the heart of Oxford’s historic city centre, Oxford High School has been innovative and pioneering in its approach to girls education.
Today, Oxford High School is a happy and vibrant place to work: our girls are highly motivated and ambitious, supportive yet self-aware. From our youngest Reception pupils through to our longest-serving members of staff, there is a real sense of pride at being part of the Oxford High School community.
As well as our commitment to girls’ education, we are committed to investing in our staff’s personal development through training and learning initiatives, and via the GDST network.
Benefits:
As part of the Girls Day School Trust, the leading and largest group of independent girls schools in the UK, we offer a variety of benefits, which include:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Generous pension schemes
- Free life assurance benefit
- Free school lunches
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
This post is full time, working 36 hours per week throughout the year.
The closing date for applications is midnight on the 26 May 2025.
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 2 June 2025.
We reserve the right to end the advert early if a suitable candidate is found or if we receive a sufficient number of applications. An early application is therefore strongly advised
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post, including online checks.
Accounts Payable, Finance Assistant (AAT)
Salary: £26,000 – £29,000 pa depending on experience.
Location: Oxford
Contract: Full time
Hours: Permanent
Looking for a meaningful finance role? Join us at Oxford High School and apply your expertise in accounts payable, reconciliations and financial reporting to support the smooth and efficient running of a leading independent school.
We are looking for a detail-focused, proactive finance professional to join our team as Accounts Payable / Finance Assistant. This fully on-site role offers the chance to apply your skills in a well-run, values-led school environment, where accuracy, collaboration and high standards are central to the way we work.
As part of a close-knit finance team, you will work alongside the Finance Manager to help ensure the school’s financial systems run smoothly. From managing purchase orders and processing payments to preparing bank reconciliations and supporting staff with queries, your work will directly contribute to the operational success of the school.
This role is office based and not suitable for remote working.
About you
We are seeking someone with experience in a finance or accountancy setting, ideally with knowledge of purchase ledger, general ledger and bank reconciliations.
You will be confident using accounting software and spreadsheets, well organised, and able to communicate clearly with colleagues at all levels.
If you are working towards or part-qualified with AAT, we are happy to offer study support.
Why work at Oxford High School
Oxford High School is part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading group of independent girls’ schools. Located on Belbroughton Road in North Oxford, our school enjoys a beautiful setting just two miles from the city centre, with excellent local amenities and transport links. We’re proud of our warm, inclusive atmosphere and strong sense of purpose — and we offer a professional yet welcoming working environment where staff are valued and supported.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development
- AAT study support (for the right candidate)
- Generous pension schemes
- Free life assurance
- Free school lunches
- Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools
- Interest-free loans for training, computers and season tickets
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 18th May 2025.
We reserve the right to interview candidates as and when suitable applications are submitted. Early applications are advisable.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening and online checks will apply to this post.