We’re looking for a proactive, approachable and engaging finance professional who is naturally organised, takes pride in their work and brings energy, initiative and a positive, can-do attitude to everything they do. You’ll be someone who enjoys building relationships, communicates confidently and warmly, and is comfortable taking ownership, thinking ahead and finding solutions.
You’ll be joining our friendly Finance team, taking responsibility for the school’s accounts receivable function, including fee billing, invoicing, managing debtor accounts and credit control. You’ll need good all-round accounting experience, a keen eye for detail and the ability to work accurately and calmly to deadlines, balancing a helpful and personable approach with the confidence to deal with financial matters firmly and professionally.
Please do take a look at the job description and person specification to see if you would be a good fit. If you are not sure if your skills, qualifications and experience are in line with our requirements, or perhaps feel you may have transferrable skills and experience, we would love to hear from you in advance of your application so that we can talk this through with you.
Working at Woldingham School
A beautiful place to work – A brilliant team to be part of – Right on your doorstep!
Nestled in 700 acres of beautiful Surrey countryside, yet with its own railway station and excellent connections to London and the surrounding areas, Woldingham School is a very special place to work.
We’re proud to be a fantastic local employer (in Caterham, Surrey), offering much more than just a job. Whether you’re working in Finance, HR, Facilities, Grounds, Catering, Domestic Services, Administration or one of our many other business support teams, you’ll be part of a friendly, welcoming community where people are valued, good work is recognised and there’s plenty to enjoy along the way.
We’re a busy, ambitious and professionally run organisation, with a strong sense of community and a real commitment to doing things well. Our students are a pleasure to work alongside, and whilst education is at the heart of everything we do, there’s a very real business-minded approach to the way we operate. Our business staff play an essential part in making the school the successful place it is.
And there’s quite a lot to enjoy about working here…..
Our fantastic staff benefits
We believe that looking after our people matters. Alongside the usual competitive employment packages, including a contributory pension scheme which includes life assurance, and five weeks’ annual leave (plus bank holidays), we offer a range of benefits and opportunities that make working at Woldingham something a little different.
- Generous school fee remission for staff who have children attending Woldingham.
- Free lunch every working day, with snacks and refreshments available twice daily. Fancy something different? Our on-site café serves paninis and other lunchtime favourites (chargeable), or maybe you just fancy getting away from your desk for a coffee with a colleague!
- A fantastic range of on-site facilities, including our gym, swimming pool, squash and tennis courts, and a weekly visit from a massage therapist in term time.
- Free parking and, during term time, shuttle transport to and from the local railway station. Prefer to travel further afield? Our station makes commuting into London and beyond easy, and bookable parking is available if you’d like to leave your car and catch the train, perhaps to go and see a show or have a bite to eat in town.
- A genuinely sociable working environment. Our regular ‘Thank Woldingham It’s Friday’ get-togethers bring colleagues together for drinks, food and a chance to unwind. We also organise theatre trips, social events and there are plenty of opportunities to get to know people across the school.
- Invitations to some rather special occasions, including free tickets to our annual fireworks display and selected school productions, our incredible Christmas Carol Service at Westminster Cathedral which is an absolute highlight of the year, Christmas and Easter staff meals, and our much-loved end-of-term lunch on the Pergola Lawn.
- Exclusive staff events in our beautiful, Hogwarts-like function room – a rather lovely setting for a Christmas celebration!
- Book club and more, with meetings in our beautiful, brand new state of the art library, and access to newspapers, e-books and other online resources for personal use.
- Everyday savings and practical benefits, including the Octopus Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Specsavers eyecare scheme and shopping discount vouchers.
- Dog-friendly working, with access to our dog-walking field (bookable for just you and your dog if your pooch likes their own space!). Colleagues with their own office can also bring their dogs to work, subject to our pet policy.
A beautiful place to spend your working day
One of the things people love most about Woldingham is the setting. Our extensive grounds offer a wonderful working environment, with beautiful views, open spaces and opportunities to get outside during the day. Whether it’s a lunchtime stroll through the grounds or a walk into the woodland of Marden Park, it’s a world away from the usual office environment. There are also some lovely spaces to enjoy across the school, from our library and café to the Pergola Lawn and our impressive historic buildings. It’s a working environment that is hard to beat.
A team where you can make a difference
Woldingham has a proud heritage stretching back more than 180 years, but we’re very much focused on the future. We value people who take pride in what they do, bring ideas, work collaboratively and want to make a positive contribution. We are committed to supporting our colleagues, providing opportunities to develop and creating an environment in which everyone can do their best work. Whether you’re joining us in an established role or bringing fresh experience and ideas, you’ll find a team that wants you to succeed.
If you’re looking for a rewarding role, a great team and a workplace with a little something extra, we’d love you to discover what working at Woldingham could offer.
Woldingham is a happy and successful Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18 and is firmly established as one of the top girls’ independent schools in the UK, outperforming many schools that are far more selective in their admissions process. Central to this achievement is Woldingham’s academic enrichment and extra-curricular programme, pastoral support and caring community. Close to London, yet in an outstandingly beautiful rural setting, Woldingham has a strong community and culture building on a proud heritage that stretches back 180 years. We are committed to an exciting future that is underpinned by fresh ideas, an innovative spirit and state-of-the-art facilities.
The Woldingham community is a rich one in which many different backgrounds and cultures are represented and many different languages spoken. This diversity is valued and respected and we are keen to welcome applications from all applicants that feel that they meet the requirements of the role, regardless of their background and culture. All job applicants will be considered solely on their ability to do the job.
This role will close at 09.00am on Friday 23rd November 2026. Interviews will take place on a date to be confirmed, however, as the start date for this role is ASAP we reserve the right to close this role if a suitable candidate is appointed. With this in mind, we encourage early applications.
To apply for this job please visit: www.woldinghamschool.co.uk.
Please mention catholicrecruitment.co.uk when applying.