Finance Officer

LYMM HIGH SCHOOL; Lymm; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

LYMM HIGH SCHOOL invites applications for a Finance Clerk to join our finance team. The role is 22.5 hours per week, term time only plus 2 weeks, with a permanent contract and salary in the NJC Grade 6 band.

You will support budget monitoring, reporting, procurement and internal controls, using Word, Excel and Xero where available, and you will help maintain accurate financial records in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance role is essential, ideally within a school or educational setting.
• Experience in business/financial management, report creation, procurement and budget monitoring.
• Experience with internal control frameworks.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel in an office environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with budget monitoring and financial reporting.
• Support procurement processes and value for money initiatives.
• Help maintain accurate financial records and support internal controls.
• Organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.

Skills

Finance experience

Xero accounting

Word and Excel

Prioritisation

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £31,015 - £34,811 (£16,638 - £18,675 pro rata)
Salary Grade: NJC Grade 6 (Points 23-27)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of Duty: 22.5 hours per week Term Time Only plus 2 weeks

Essential qualities/experience:

• Previous experience of working in a finance role is essential, ideally within a school or educational setting. Experience of using Xero accounting software would be advantageous.
• Experience in Business / Financial management, report creation, business admin, procurement and budget monitoring
• Experience of working within internal control frameworks
• Experience or organising and prioritising own work load
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
• Experience of Microsoft Word and Excel use in an office environment.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (formally CRB).

At Lymm High School we recognise the positive value of diversity, promoting equality and celebrating inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Deadline for applications: 9am Wednesday 23rd September 2026

Interview Date: tbc