Finance Officer

Bourne Education Trust; Woking; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Free parking

Cycle to work

Wellbeing support

Training and development

Discount platform

Work-life balance

Family-friendly policies

On-site parking

Occupational sick pay

Job summary

Broadmere Primary School, part of Bourne Education Trust, is seeking a Finance Officer to join our school team in Woking. The role supports financial probity, adheres to BET’s Financial Management Manual and assists with year-end preparation and audits.

We offer a generous benefits package and a collaborative, supportive environment as part of the BET family of schools across Surrey, Hampshire and London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

Qualifications

• An awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Minimum 2 Years of finance work experience
• Proven track record of continuous professional development

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial probity in all activities and support other staff to ensure that financial procedures are appropriately followed in relation to authorisation and approval
• Ensure the Bourne Education Trust Financial Management Manual is adhered to at all times
• Support the Business Leader with the preparation of year end documentation and in readiness for audits, with reports for the governing body and any other data or reporting requirements as requested by the Business Leader, SLT or the central BET Team

Job description

We are seeking a Finance Officer to join our team at Broadmere Primary School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

About Broadmere Primary School

Broadmere School, located in Woking's vibrant Sheerwater community, is a one-form entry primary school for children aged 2-11. We work closely with New Monument School, sharing a senior leadership team to ensure cohesive and high-quality education.

As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, staff benefit from a robust support network in a collaborative environment. We're committed to creating a community where students, staff, and families proudly contribute to both the school and wider community through "transforming schools...changing lives".

Our mission is to create opportunities for every child to thrive, aspire, and achieve. We promote wellbeing and academic success in a safe, valued, and inclusive environment. Our dedicated and diverse staff are committed to high expectations and professional development, ensuring excellent outcomes for all students.

We offer a culture of excellence, motivating pupils to learn, grow, and develop their skills. Our curriculum is relevant, inspiring, and progressive, preparing children for future success. At Broadmere School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to reach their goals and become successful, contributing members of society.

Details

Position: Finance Officer

Contract: Term time plus 5 weeks, permanent

Hours: 36 hours per week, 42 weeks per year

Salary: PS6.2. Actual salary £29,331 (FTE £31,659)

Benefits

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS
• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Group benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay

Key Responsibilities Include

• Ensure financial probity in all activities and support other staff to ensure that financial procedures are appropriately followed in relation to authorisation and approval
• Ensure the Bourne Education Trust Financial Management Manual is adhered to at all times
• Support the Business Leader with the preparation of year end documentation and in readiness for audits, with reports for the governing body and any other data or reporting requirements as requested by the Business Leader, SLT or the central BET Team

Requirements include

• An awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Minimum 2 Years of finance work experience
• Proven track record of continuous professional development

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, We Value Colleagues Who Are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

Benefits:

• Generous pension and holiday entitlement
• training and development
• recognition policies
• wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP)
• access to discount platform
• work-life balance
• family-friendly policies
• free parking
• occupational sick pay