Finance Officer

GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Belper CP; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Derbyshire is seeking a dedicated Finance Officer to contribute directly to the school's financial health. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications or substantial experience and must be detail-oriented, a strong communicator, and tech-savvy. This full-time role offers a supportive environment, opportunities for professional development, and a generous leave entitlement.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Generous leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Possess a relevant qualification or substantial experience in a finance role.
• Exceptionally accurate and numerate with methodical task management.
• Able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the school's financial health.
• Handle confidential financial information with integrity.
• Support the financial operations of the school.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in finance software

Discretion and trustworthiness

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant qualification in finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Finance Officer – Location: Duffield, Derbyshire DE56

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (two part-time posts considered)

Salary: National Joint Council Pay Spine Points 12 to 15 (£28,598 to £30,024)

Are you a meticulous and proactive finance professional looking for a rewarding role at the heart of a vibrant school community?

Do you want to use your skills to make a direct impact on the education and future of young people?

If so, our client has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and skilled Finance Officer to join their supportive and friendly support staff team.

About the role

As our Finance Officer, you will be part of the cornerstone of our school’s financial health. This is a hands-on role where your work will directly contribute to providing an outstanding learning environment for their students. Your key responsibilities will be as outlined in the job description.

About you

They are looking for someone who is:

• Qualified or experienced: Possess a relevant qualification, or have substantial, proven experience in a similar finance role.
• Has a keen eye for detail: Exceptionally accurate and numerate, with a methodical approach to tasks.
• A strong communicator: Able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues with patience and professionalism.
• Tech-savvy: Proficient in using finance software and Microsoft Office.
• Discrete and trustworthy: Able to handle confidential information with the utmost integrity.
• A team player: Collaborative, positive, and eager to be part of a school community.

Why join

• Make a real difference: See the tangible impact of your work on the school and its students.
• Supportive environment: Join a welcoming team in a school that values and invests in its staff.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career development within our supportive academy.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Immediate memberships of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a high percentage of employer contributions.
• Wellbeing: They value their staff and recognise the on-going contributions they make to the continued success of the whole school.
• The school motto: ‘Integrity. Tenacity. Service.’ is at the core of school life.
• School admissions: Children of members of staff, with a minimum of two years’ service at the school at the time of application, are included in our admissions criteria.
• Generous leave entitlement: 23 working days, rising to 26 working days after 5 years’ service, plus 8 Bank Holidays, plus 4 extra statutory days.

How to apply

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