Finance Officer

We are looking for a finance officer for our vibrant and friendly Church of England Primary School. The successful applicant will need to provide effective management and oversight of the school's finances, reporting to the headteacher.

You will be required to be present during the school day for 12 hours per week during term time only. An additional 3hrs per week and wider responsibilities may be available for the right applicant.

Proven experience as a finance officer or school business manager would be a distinct advantage as you will be ensuring effective use of public money, providing ongoing support to the headteacher and the governing board. However, applicants with less experience are also welcome.

The current post holder also works part time at another West Berkshire school and a conitinuation of this would be considered by both schools.

Main Duties;
- Financial management of the school using existing school and WBC software and procedures
- General adminstration support for the headteacher

Key requirements;
- A good standard of literacy and numeracy with the ability to produce high quality documentation.
- Excellent IT skills,including the use of MS Office and specific financial software.
- Understanding of budgets, including planning, monitoring and reporting.
- Be an efficient administrator, able to use your initiative and able to work to the meeting deadlines.
- Be a confident researcher, able to manage information and advice from a variety of sources.
- Be able to develop good working relationships with the Governing Board, Headteacher and school office staff.
- Understand the importance of the confidentiality required around this work and comply with the relevant data protection legislation.
- Willing to undertake any training as necessary for legal compliance or personal development and attend network meetings as required.

**Application Procedure**:
Telephone 01635 862965

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