School Finance Officer: Part-Time Budget & Governance

Wiltshire Council; Calne; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 37 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Communication

Multi-tasking

Calm under pressure

Confidentiality

Outils

SIMS

Description du poste

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.