Finance and Admin Officer

Salary information: Scale 4, £26,133 - £27,274 per annum (depending on experience)
Work hours: Monday, 7:30am - 3:15pm and Tuesday - Friday, 7:30am - 3:30pm with 45 minutes unpaid break
Work pattern: 36 hours per week, Term time only (39 weeks)
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: January 2026

This is an exciting and dynamic role which encompasses a range of responsibilities that impact directly on our children, families and wider school development. We are looking to appoint a member of staff who has a “can do” attitude and is flexible, well-organised, experienced administrator (preferably with a strong background in a school office environment) with a willingness to learn. The successful applicant will support our existing team in delivering excellent service. We are looking for enthusiastic and committed candidates to take shared responsibility for the efficient and safe running of the financial processes. We are looking for a strong competence in IT. Experience in SIMS/FMS is highly desirable but training would be given for the right candidate. The ideal candidates will be self-motivated and be able to work from their own initiative. They will need to take direction from other members of school staff where appropriate.

Consideration will be given to applicants who have relevant experience of working in a finance role. However, we would particularly welcome applicants who can meet the following:

• Excellent skills in interpersonal communication and working relationships with people at all levels 
• Ability to exercise the understanding of empathy when dealing with all contacts and maintain the integrity of confidential information 
• Ability to manage own workload and decide between conflicting demands whilst remaining calm when under pressure
• Have excellent administrative skills and demonstrate an understanding of office procedures
• Have excellent administration & communication skills to develop an understanding of recruitment procedures 
• Confident with dealing with all external visitors 
• Have knowledge of SIMs/FMS, including running reports 
• Have knowledge and be proficient with the use of Microsoft Word and Excel and Google Docs (essential)
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to use own initiative, be a team player and know when to deal with a problem and when to seek advice
• Be highly efficient and organised 
• A positive attitude

Closing date: Monday 1st December 2025 at Noon
Further information: Early applications are encouraged as interviews may be held sooner.