HR & Finance Officer

MERIDIAN TRUST; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust is seeking an HR & Finance Officer at Orton Wistow Primary School. This role involves managing day-to-day finance and HR tasks, including processing orders, payroll, and maintaining personnel records. The ideal candidate should possess a good educational background, finance and/or HR qualifications, and a solid understanding of accounting and HR procedures. Opportunities for professional development and a supportive team environment are offered, alongside a range of benefits including mental health support and pension schemes.

Benefits

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities

Mental health and wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Defined benefit pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Free on-site parking

Discounts on various benefits

Qualifications

• Good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language & Mathematics.
• Finance and/or HR qualification required.
• Understanding of general accounting and HR procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance and HR administration.
• Process orders and payroll.
• Maintain personnel files and absence records.

Skills

Finance knowledge

HR procedures understanding

IT proficiency

Data accuracy

Effective communication

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English Language & Mathematics

Finance and/or HR qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Finance software packages (e.g., PSF)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, efficient and well-organised HR & Finance Officer to join our friendly, supportive team at Orton Wistow Primary School. The role will be busy, varied and responsible as you will be undertaking the day-to-day finance and HR administration for the school. Aspects of the finance role will include managing and processing orders; payment of invoices, school trip monies and liaising with suppliers as well as payroll, day-to-day accounts and reconciliation. The HR function will include maintaining accurate personnel files, updating absence records; processing contractual variations and managing the school's single central record. You will work closely with the Headteacher and you will be supported in your role by the core team including Trust HR Manager and Trust Accountant. The opportunity:

Our PRIDE code (Polite, Respect, Independence, Do Your Best and Everybody Matters) underpins everything we do at Orton Wistow Primary School. It is these values that ensure our pupils become well-rounded citizens who will go on to make a positive contribution to society. Along with our Learning Tools (Responsibility, Resilience, Perseverance, Concentration and Teamwork) we instil in our pupils a love of learning that they will take with them into the future.

Responsibilities

• You will be playing a vital role in the day-to-day running of the finance and HR function at the school
• A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a real difference!
• Outstanding professional development opportunities to enhance your skills in Finance and HR
• Expert support from core team of professionals in Finance and HR
• A term-time plus 2 week role - offering flexibility around other commitments

Qualifications

• Good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language & Mathematics
• Finance and/or HR qualification
• Understanding of general accounting procedures and processes
• Understanding of HR procedures and processes e.g. safer recruitment; absence management
• Competent IT user - Excel, Word and Outlook and/or Pupil Asset/SIMs
• Knowledge of finance software packages e.g. PSF or similar
• High level of accuracy when working with data
• Ability to prioritise, communicate and contribute effectively
• Is committed, reliable and has excellent professional standards

About Meridian Trust and Benefits

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays