Finance Officer

Warrington; Warrington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Culcheth Primary School in Culcheth, Warrington is seeking a Finance Officer to join our school office. You will manage financial records, process payroll data, and support HR reporting while communicating with a diverse range of stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive and capable of working independently as well as within a team, contributing to safeguarding and high standards in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of financial systems and controls.
• Good understanding of HR and payroll reporting requirements.
• Ability to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage school finances and financial records.
• Process HR/payroll reporting data accurately.
• Prepare regular financial statements for leadership and governors.
• Liaise with staff, suppliers and external bodies as required.

Skills

Financial systems experience

HR & payroll reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

AAT bookkeeping qualification (preferred)

Tools

Sage/Payroll software

Job description

Finance Officer - Culcheth Primary School

The role

Culcheth Primary school is looking to recruit a Finance Officer.

The successful candidate should be able to work independently as well as part of a team and be flexible to meet the operational needs of our school.

Key elements of the roles are:

• a sound understanding and experience in financial systems,
• a good understanding of HR and payroll reporting requirements,
• the ability to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders.

If you have the enthusiasm, commitment and a desire to be an active member of our school community we would welcome your application.

We are looking for a friendly, organised individual with a can-do approach who can work in a solution focused way in the ever-changing demands of a busy school office environment.

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

Please call the school if you would like to arrange a visit.

Interviews: planned for the morning of Monday 16 November 2026

Culcheth Primary School, Warrington Road, Culcheth WA3 5HH