Finance Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Finance Assistant Full Time, 52 weeks per year Permanent Opportunity Competitive Salary
Denstone College wish to provide an opportunity for a highly motivated Finance Assistant to join our team and be responsible for all areas of financial processing, monitoring and control. Please do refer to the JD to find out more detail about the role, and feel free to contact us if you are interested and have any questions.
Denstone College and The Prep at Denstone College are a leading independent school in rural Staffordshire. Beginning life as a school in 1873, Denstone College is a thriving, co-education boarding and day school, situated close to Uttoxeter. We have our own preparatory school, which has recently moved onto the main campus, providing continuous education on the same site for pupils aged from 4–18. The school is part of the Woodard Corporation, and the Head is in membership of HMC.
What we can offer you:
To be part of our Denstone College team, combining its rich tradition and history with a forward thinking approach to educational excellence- Working in beautiful surroundings
- Friendly and supportive environment
- A commitment to professional development and career progression
- Free parking
- Free meal
- Enrolment into a pension scheme
- Access to on site facilities such as gym, swim and exercise classes
- Uniforms provided if required
- We are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer
Denstone College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.
Closing date: 17:00 May 12 2023. - Please note, we encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date.
For more information, please contact recruitment@denstonecollege.net
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Primary & Secondary Schools
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Finance Assistant roles across Denstone College's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Primary & Secondary Schools.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,792 - £26,792 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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