School HR & Finance Officer - Term-Time + 2 Weeks

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

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.