Finance Assistant – Purchasing and Payroll

We are seeking a proactive and organised Finance Assistant to join our Finance team.

This is a varied and rewarding role, supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the School, including accounts payable, purchasing, payroll support and budget monitoring. Working closely with the Head of Finance and Senior Finance Officer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our financial processes run smoothly while providing excellent support to colleagues and suppliers.

This position would suit someone with strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills and a collaborative approach, who enjoys working in a busy environment where no two days are the same.

Closing Date: Thursday 9th July 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 16th July 2026

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.