Finance Officer (0.5 FTE)

Wiltshire Council; Calne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Finance Officer at 0.5 FTE to support the school’s financial operations from December 2026 or January 2027, on-site in Calne. The role involves assisting with the budget, preparing financial reports for the Headteacher and governors, and maintaining daily financial systems within the school.

The post requires experience in school settings, familiarity with SIMS or willingness to learn, strong multi-tasking, confidentiality, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Has experience working in a school and as part of a team.
• Experience with school-based systems such as SIMS, or willingness to learn.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills, able to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.
• Friendly and able to communicate effectively, warmly and professionally.
• Good knowledge of finance and personnel.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Headteacher in the preparation, management and monitoring of the school budget.
• Preparing regular financial reports for the Headteacher and governors.
• Managing and maintaining day-to-day financial systems within the school.
• Responsibility for school personnel administration.
• Completion of all new starter/leaver paperwork and other staff employment documentation.
• Administration of Health & Safety (with the SLT) and management of medical needs.
• Overseeing data protection procedures as GDPR officer.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Multi-tasking

Calm under pressure

Confidentiality

Tools

SIMS

Job description

We are looking for a Finance Officer to join our team from December 2026 or January 2027. Whilst this is a role that is crucial to the smooth running of the school, it can also be varied, busy, rewarding and (most of the time) fun.

Supporting the Headteacher in the preparation, management and monitoring of the school budget.

Preparing regular financial reports for the Headteacher and governors.

Effectively managing and maintaining day-to-day financial systems within the school.

Responsibility for school personnel administration.

Responsibility for the completion of all new starter/leaver paperwork and other documentation relating to staff employment.

Administration of Health & Safety (with the SLT) and management of medical needs.

Overseeing data protection procedures by taking on the role of GDPR officer.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Finance Officer (0.5 FTE)

Company: Wiltshire Council Salary: £32,000 to £37,000 a year, pro rata Hours: Part-time Location: Calne, SN11 8TG Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 20 Oct 2026 Closing date: 13 Nov 2026

Summary

We are looking for a Finance Officer to join our team from December 2026 or January 2027. Whilst this is a role that is crucial to the smooth running of the school, it can also be varied, busy, rewarding and (most of the time) fun.

Supporting the Headteacher in the preparation, management and monitoring of the school budget.

Preparing regular financial reports for the Headteacher and governors.

Effectively managing and maintaining day-to-day financial systems within the school.

Responsibility for school personnel administration.

Responsibility for the completion of all new starter/leaver paperwork and other documentation relating to staff employment.

Administration of Health & Safety (with the SLT) and management of medical needs.

Overseeing data protection procedures by taking on the role of GDPR officer.

Essential requirements

• Has experience of working in a school and as part of a team.
• Has experience of school-based systems such as SIMS, or a willingness to learn.
• Has excellent multi-tasking skills, alongside the ability to manage challenging situations calmly, positively and professionally in a busy environment.
• Is friendly and able to communicate effectively, warmly and professionally at all times.
• Has a good knowledge of finance and personnel.
• Is able to manage the school budget and provide reports for governing body meetings.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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