Assistant Accountant

Full job description
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to be part of the head office team in a rapidly growing company with a real social purpose.

Octavia House Schools Limited provide sector leading specialist education and therapy for pupils who have suffered adverse childhood experiences. The company currently has four schools in London and Essex and is expanding with two new schools currently being developed.

The company accounts team is based in the Head Office in Kennington (SE11) and the Assistant Accountant will work alongside the Head of Finance and the Accountant. The accounts function is well developed and has up until now been outsourced, but is now being brought in-house, hence this new position being created.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

1+ years of finance support experience
Experience of working with Xero would be ideal
A self-motivated individual with strong organisational skills and great attention to detail
Someone with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively communicate with all colleagues
Experience of processing, tracking and recording incoming and outgoing transactions
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT OHS:

Vitality's private healthcare package which includes health, medical and dental insurance, lifestyle benefits, heavily-discounted gym membership and various rewards.
26 days holiday per annum plus statutory bank holidays
An Apple MacBook to use at work and at home
Please visit https://www.ohs.uk/Vacancies/ for a detailed job description and instructions on how to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Gym membership
Private dental insurance
Private medical insurance
Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/08/2025
Reference ID: LWAAHeadOff2025 Read more