School Finance Officer

St Mary's Catholic High School Croydon; Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent travel links

On-site parking

Generous local authority pension scheme

Supportive management and development opportunities

Job summary

A community-focused educational institution in Croydon is seeking a Finance Officer to manage financial processes and payroll compliance. The role involves detailed reporting and the maintenance of contracts, focusing on supporting the school's strategic objectives. Ideal candidates will have prior finance experience and strong attention to detail. The position offers ongoing development opportunities and supports equal opportunity for staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance role; experience in an educational setting is desirable.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail; strong process orientation.
• You do not need to be a practising Catholic to apply.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Finance processes to support the school's strategic objectives.
• Manage payroll, bank reconciliation, and monthly budget reporting.
• Maintain a detailed and up-to-date contracts register.

Skills

Experience in a finance role

Attention to detail

Process orientation

Job description

Overview

Finance Officer position at St Mary's Catholic High School, Croydon. Contract: Permanent, All Year Round, Full Time. Reports to: School Business Manager. Location: St Mary's Catholic High School, Woburn Road, Croydon, CR9 2EE, London Borough of Croydon.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Finance processes in line with relevant policies and procedures to support the school's strategic objectives.
• Manage payroll, bank reconciliation, monthly budget reporting, and maintenance of a detailed and up-to-date contracts register.

Qualifications and attributes

• Experience in a finance role; experience in an educational setting is desirable.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail; strong process orientation.
• You do not need to be a practising Catholic to apply.

About the school

St. Mary\'s Catholic High School is a small and growing secondary school delivering high-quality Catholic education in Croydon. The school is OFSTED rated good, with a strong Progress 8 score for 2024 and a commitment to supporting disadvantaged pupils and social mobility.

Benefits of working at St Mary\'s

• Excellent travel links with Central London and South London; close to West Croydon and East Croydon stations.
• Locational advantages near shops and amenities; collaborative culture and strong leadership.
• Supportive management, development opportunities, and equality of opportunity for staff.
• Induction and ongoing development for Early Career Teachers (ECT); on-site parking available; generous local authority pension scheme for support staff.
• Commitment to social mobility and safeguarding of students.

OFSTED and culture

• OFSTED quotes highlighting the school's caring community and positive student well-being.

Your new role details

As Finance Officer, you will work with the School Business Manager and Governors to ensure financial processes and procedures are compliant and robust. You will manage payroll and be responsible for bank reconciliation, monthly budget reporting, and maintenance of a detailed contracts register.

How to apply

To apply, please request an application form from Francisca for more information. This is a direct permanent application to the school (not through agency); Hays is the recruitment partner for permanent appointments.

Closing Date: 12:00 on Thursday 11 September 2025

Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The school reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.

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