Finance Officer

Wiltshire Career Site; Malmesbury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly, collaborative environment

Small school/community impact

Flexible working arrangements (where?e

Professional development opportunities

Rural setting

Job summary

Crudwell Primary School is seeking a skilled Finance Officer to support day-to-day financial operations, including orders, invoices and reconciliations. You will maintain records, assist with budget monitoring, and support audit/compliance requirements in a small school environment.

The role offers a friendly, collaborative setting with flexible working arrangements where possible and opportunities for ongoing professional development in a rural setting.

Qualifications

• Strong financial skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage a varied workload.
• Experience in finance (school experience desirable).
• Strong communicator who can work effectively with staff and governors.
• Commitment to supporting children and contributing to school life.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day financial operations: processing orders, invoices, and reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with budget monitoring.
• Support audit and compliance requirements.

Skills

Financial skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Communication

School finance experience

Job description

Hours of work: Part Time - 16.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact [e-mail] at Crudwell CE Primary School for further information.

A bit about us: Crudwell Primary School are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic finance professional to join our team. We are looking to appoint a Finance Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the smooth and effective running of our school, working closely with the Headteacher and Governing Body.

All about the role: As a Finance Officer, the successful candidate will provide effective support for the school’s dayto-day financial operations, including processing orders, invoices, and reconciliations. The role also involves maintaining accurate records, assisting with budget monitoring, and supporting audit and compliance requirements. We can offer:

• A friendly, supportive, and collaborative working environment
• The opportunity to make a real difference in a small school community
• Flexible working arrangements (where possible)
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A beautiful rural setting
  We are looking for someone who:
• Has strong financial skills and excellent attention to detail
• Is organised, proactive, and able to manage a varied workload
• Has experience in finance (school experience desirable)
• Is a strong communicator who can work effectively with staff and governors
• Shares our commitment to supporting children and contributing to school life

Closing date (and time): 25th September 2026 5:00pm

Interview date: TBC

Commencement date: 1st November 2026

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.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.