The Duke of York's Royal Military School is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Finance & Payroll Assistant to support the day-to-day financial operations of the School.

The role involves entering payroll transactions into EduPay, managing staff rents, and calculating monthly utility costs for onsite housing. You will assist in monitoring staff cost budgets and provide detailed analysis of payroll totals for posting to accounts. You will also be responsible for processing requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices using Sage 200, ensuring compliance with the School’s purchasing policies, and liaising with various departments. The role includes placing orders with suppliers, processing credit card receipts and claims, and resolving queries with cardholders.

In addition to finance-related duties, you will assist with general administrative tasks, such as filing, data entry, and supporting the HR team with ad hoc tasks. You will also provide cover for other finance team members during absences and have the opportunity to learn new financial processes.

The successful candidate will be a flexible team player, able to carry out a variety of tasks as requested by the Line Manager, Bursar or Senior Leadership Team.

Further Information

The starting salary for this role is £25,252 per annum. The hours for this role are 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 0800-1630 and Friday 0800-1600.

Ideally a full-time Finance & Payroll Assistant position, although reduced hours may be considered.

The full candidate pack and job description can be viewed on the School website.

Applications Process

Please submit completed application packs via email to the HR Department at Recruitment@doyrms.com. Ensure that you include a cover letter detailing your reasons for applying and your suitability for the role. The submission deadline is 1200pm on Friday 6 June 2025.

CVs alone will not be accepted.

Interviews will take place at The Duke of York’s Royal Military School and shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange suitable date and time. Please note that the School reserves the right to close the application deadline earlier than stated, so we encourage candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.