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Frontier Learning Trust is a small Academy Trust comprising of Woodhouse College and The Imperial Maths School. Woodhouse College is a popular and oversubscribed 16-19 academy of around 1500 full-time students, all on A level courses, on a vibrant campus in north London. The Imperial Maths School opened in September 2023. This school is a specialist sixth form based on the Woodhouse College site. It currently has 126 students and is based in temporary classrooms. In time the school will have a new building and 200 students.
Starting as soon as possible
Permanent, part-time (25 hours per week)
Monday to Friday – 5 hours per day, based on-site
Enhanced term-time only (41 weeks per year), or all year-round
Salary: £31,115 pro-rata, inclusive per annum
We are seeking an enthusiastic Finance Assistant with a minimum of two years’ experience working in purchase ledger with experience of using accounting software, spreadsheets with an understanding of double entry book-keeping. The successful candidate will have good communication and IT skills and be able to work efficiently to deadlines in a busy but friendly team consisting of a full-time Assistant Principal- Finance, an Accountant and an Assistant Accountant. The Finance team is responsible for managing the finances of Frontier Learning Trust which includes Woodhouse College and Imperial College London Mathematics School.
The salary will be at point 10 on the sixth form college support staff salary scale, currently £27,733 plus £3,382 London Weighting per annum. On a part-time, enhanced term-time only basis (0.5932), the actual salary would be £18,457 inclusive per annum. On a part-time, all year-round basis (0.6944), the actual salary would be £21,606 inclusive per annum.
The Trust offers a very attractive pension scheme, holiday allowance plus 8 bank holidays, a Christmas shutdown period and a cycle to work scheme. We promote health and wellbeing and provide an excellent employee assistance programme which is free for all staff.
The closing date for applications is at 9am on Tuesday 2 June 2026. Interviews are taking place on the 11 or 12 June 2026.
The Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from black and minority ethnic groups which are currently underrepresented. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children and young people.
Essential Requirements
- Purchase ledger experience.
- Understanding of double entry bookkeeping.
- English and Maths GCSE or equivalent.
- Minimum two years’ experience working in a finance department including:
o Reconciliation purchase ledger accounts
o Posting of purchase invoices
o Running payment runs
o Matching of invoices to purchase orders
o Month end reporting
- Experience of using accounting software and spreadsheets.
- Good IT skills including use of Outlook, Excel and Word.
- Good attention to detail and organisation skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and to work as part of a team.
- Willingness to work flexibly when required.
- Ability to deal tactfully and sympathetically with suppliers, staff, students, parents and members of the public.
- Understanding of and commitment to equality and diversity in practice.
- Commitment to safeguarding the interests and needs of young people.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience of working in education or the voluntary sector.
- Knowledge of Iris/PSF accounting software.
- Willingness to train as First Aider.
For further information about the Trust and for downloadable documents, please go to the following links. Please note, the links will no longer be accessible following the vacancy deadline.
Overview of the Trust
Job description
Person specification
Some of the benefits of working at the Trust:
- Very strong learning ethos
- Positive workplace culture
- Excellent pension schemes (TP and LGPS)
- Generous holiday entitlement (Support staff)
- Eligibility for Blue Light Card
- Option to apply to sabbatical schemes
- Internal CPD programme
- Well-resourced library for staff personal use
- Bike Scheme
- Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
- Free flu jabs
- Workstation assessments
- Free parking on site
- Employee Assistance Programme – free counselling and support and guidance on a wide range of topics
- Excellent sports facilities for staff badminton, football and table tennis
If you have any queries or require any assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you.