Finance Officer

Acapella Recruitment; Ruislip; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a Finance Officer to provide vital financial support within a thriving secondary school. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of financial processes, supporting the School Business Manager and Head Teacher. The ideal candidate will bring experience in administrative financial services, preferably within an educational setting, and will contribute to the school's commitment to excellence. Join a supportive team and enjoy a range of benefits including health care and fitness memberships, while making a real difference in the lives of students.

Benefits

Comprehensive Induction Programme

Ongoing CPD Programme

Free Fitness Zone Membership

Free BUPA Health Care Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Access to Goals Soccer Centre

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in providing financial administrative support is essential.
• Familiarity with educational environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective financial support to the School Business Manager and Head Teacher.
• Assist in managing financial records and reporting.

Skills

Administrative Support

Financial Management

Experience in Education

Education

Relevant Financial Qualification

Job description

FINANCE OFFICER

NJC Scale 6 or SO1 depending on experience

Points 18 – 25 £30,866 - £34,132 (actual salary)

Monday to Friday / 36 hrs pw / Term time plus two weeks (40 weeks)

Required as soon as possible

Closing date: Friday 4th April (9am)

Queensmead is an oversubscribed 11-18 mixed academy school where students achieve highly and ‘behaviour around the school is excellent’ (Ofsted).

It is an opportunity for an experienced and supportive individual to join our team. This is a key role in our successful secondary school and the applicant should provide effective and efficient administrative financial support services to the School Business Manager, Head Teacher, Governing Body and Trust.

Hours of work: Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4pm, with 45 minutes lunch (unpaid); Friday, 8am to 3.45pm, with 45 minutes lunch (unpaid).

Experience: Experience of working in education would be an advantage.

Benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme will be provided
• Ongoing extensive CPD programme
• Free membership of the Fitness Zone at Queensmead Sports Centre
• Free BUPA Health Care Plan (Includes benefits worth over £2000)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free access to Goals Soccer Centre
• Refer a Friend / Colleague Scheme

Applications will be shortlisted and interviewed at the earliest opportunity. Early applications for this post are recommended.

If you do not hear from us by 3.00pm on the working day following the closing date of this advert, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful. We are unable to provide individualised feedback on each application, unless you are invited to interview.

If you are shortlisted for an interview, online searches may be done as part of the school’s due diligence checks.

Queensmead 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 appointment is subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.