Finance Officer

Willow Grove Primary School; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 9,200 - 9,600; Part time

Job summary

Willow Grove Primary School in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan is seeking a Finance Officer to support the School Business Manager with daily financial tasks and reporting. The role is permanent, 15 hours per week during term time plus 1 week, and requires strong organisation and safeguarding awareness.

You will work in a busy school office, using CPOMS and Arbor systems, and assist with statutory returns while helping to maintain positive relationships with staff, pupils and families.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Business Admin, Finance or Customer Service.
• At least 4 GCSEs graded C or equivalent, including English and Mathematics.
• Excellent organisation skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to use own initiative and solve problems.
• Friendly, approachable personality and ability to work with staff, pupils and external partners.
• Experience in a busy school office environment and safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the School Business Manager to implement and embed robust financial procedures.
• Carry out day-to-day financial tasks such as ordering goods, raising orders and reconciliations.
• Produce monthly budget monitoring reports.
• Support the SBM and Headteacher to complete statutory returns (SFVS, CFR, VAT).
• Work in line with the SOFA and Scheme of Delegation.
• Create positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents/carers.
• Utilise IT packages (Outlook, Excel, Word, CPOMS, Arbor MIS/Finance).
• Act as First Aider and Fire Warden when required.

Skills

Organisation

Problem-solving

Initiative

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Business Admin/Finance/Customer Service

4 GCSEs including English & Maths

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

CPOMS

Arbor MIS

Arbor Finance

Job description

Willow Grove Primary School

Willow Grove

Ashton-In-Makerfield

Wigan

WN4 8XF

Salary: Grade 4, £9,174 - £9,619 per annum. £13.70 - £14.36 per hour

15 hours per week, term time plus 1 week, working 39 weeks per year

Permanent

Required for as soon as possible

The Headteacher and Governors at Willow Grove Primary School are seeking the appointment of a highly motivated, organised and forward-thinking Finance Officer who can take post soon as possible.

At Willow Grove Primary School, we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential. Our specialist school caters to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Willow Grove Primary School has adopted strong attachment and trauma-informed practices (ATP) as the basis for working with its pupils and we are looking to further develop our team with staff who have knowledge in this area.

We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated candidate who will work alongside the School Business Manager, Administration and Premises team to carry out day-to-day duties of the school office, support the implementation of robust procedures and support the teaching and support staff as needed.

In this job, you will:

• Work closely with the School Business Manager to implement and embed robust financial procedures
• Complete day-to-day financial tasks such as ordering goods, raising orders, completing reconciliations
• Produce monthly budget monitoring reports
• Support the School Business Manager and Headteacher to complete statutory returns such as SFVS, CFR, VAT submission
• Work in line with the schools Scheme of Financial Administration (SOFA) and Scheme of Delegation
• Create good working relationships with staff, pupils and parents/carers
• Use a wide range of IT packages such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, CPOMS, Arbor MIS and Arbor Finance
• Act as First Aider and Fire Warden as required

You will need:

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in Business Administration, Finance or Customer Service
• At least 4 GCSE’s Graded C or equivalent (including English and Mathematics)
• Excellent organisation skills, ability to handle own workload and prioritise
• Ability to use own initiative and problem-solving skills
• A friendly, approachable personality, and able to create good working relationships with staff, pupils, parents/carers and other external partners
• Experience working in a busy office environment, ideally in a school
• Experience working in line with safeguarding policies and procedures as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children

Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early based on applications received.

Willow Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

We will process personal data and sensitive personal data (also known as ‘special categories of personal data’) and criminal records data relating to you in accordance with our Data protection policy and in accordance with data protection laws.

Interview date: Week commencing 16th November 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

Supporting Documents

• Recruitment Pack
• Guidance for Safer Working Practice
• DBS Policy Statement – Schools
• Childcare Disqualification Requirements