Finance Officer

Shorefields; Canvey Island; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Katherine's Church of England Primary School is seeking a part-time Finance Officer to oversee budgeting and financial management. The role is term-time plus one week, 20.5 hours weekly across three days, with specific daily hours detailed in the posting.

You will contribute to the school’s financial sustainability and work within a busy school office. The successful candidate will have finance experience (preferably in a school), familiarity with SIMS FMS or equivalent, and strong IT skills

Qualifications

• Be experienced in the field of finance; preferably within a school setting.
• Demonstrate an understanding of a school management/ finance system; (SIMS) FMS or equivalent and proficient IT skills including Microsoft products
• Be self-motivated and organised and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of budgeting and finance in the school.
• Support financial reporting and budgeting processes within the school office.

Skills

Finance experience

SIMS FMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Start Date: 01/12/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 29/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBA

Pay Range:2020 Scale 7 Point 19 to 24 £33,119 to £36,581

Position Start Date:December 2026

Contract Type:Part-time, Term time

Contract Term:Permanent Contract

Application Close: 29th October 2026

Date of Interviews:TBA

We are seeking to employ a Finance Officer for our busy but friendly school office. The post requires 20.5 hours a week, three days a week- two days 9am to 5pm, one day 9am to 4.30pm, term time plus 1 week (40 weeks). This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, proactive, finance professional to work in a busy school environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of budgeting and finance in the school, ensuring its sustainability for the future.

The successful candidate will,

• Be experienced in the field of finance; preferably within a school setting
• Demonstrate an understanding of a school management/ finance system; (SIMS) FMS or equivalent and proficient IT skills including Microsoft products
• Be self-motivated and organised and able to work as part of a team

Please see the job description for more details on what the job entails.

To find out more information about the school, visit our school website: stkatherinesprimary.com. Visits will be warmly welcomed.

St. Katherine's is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children at our school. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We are fully committed to promoting equality and diversity in the work place.

Why St. Katherine's Church of England Primary School?

St. Katherine's is a small, welcoming primary school with a commitment to supporting all members of the school community to achieve their full potential. We offer:

• An inclusive and nurturing ethos, led by our Christian Vision - 'Love your neighbour as yourself'
• Exciting and creative learning opportunities
• Enthusiastic and friendly children and parents/carers

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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