School Finance Officer (Part time)

SCHOOL FINANCE OFFICER (Part time)OVERVIEW OF

THE SCHOOL AND THE ROLE

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced School Finance Officer to join our busy Finance Team for 30 hours per week over 43 weeks. The ideal candidate will provide efficient and accurate financial and administrative support to the school, ensuring compliance with the school's financial procedures, local authority requirements, academy trust regulations, and statutory financial controls. The Finance Assistant will contribute to the effective management of school finances and support the Finance Manager in maintaining accurate financial records.Carrington School is an ambitious, forward thinking 11 to 16 school, serving the Redhill area.

WHY CHOOSE US

The school is a member of the South East Surrey Schools Education Trust, which is a partnership of The Ashcombe, Therfield and Carrington Schools; each being successful, inclusive schools committed to work in collaboration for the benefit of their distinctive communities and those children and young people whom they serve. The school offers outstanding continuing professional development for its staff and the Trust will offer a range of opportunities for the right candidate to develop their practice and demonstrate their potential for promotion.

WHAT WE OFFER

The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment.Good opportunities for personal and career development.Employee benefits such as retail discounts.Free access to employee assistance programme.Parking available onsite

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.Relevant finance, bookkeeping, business administration, or accounting qualification, or willingness to work towards one.Strong numerical and analytical skills.Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.Good organisational and time management skills.Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.Effective communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Find out more about this exciting opportunity by visiting our career page and school websiteCarrington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment