Finance Support Officer

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Finance Support Officer with an educational background to join our small friendly Finance team. A wide range of duties to include: order processing; preparation of invoices; receipt of income; recovery of debts; Parent Pay management and banking processes. 

This is a part-time, 22.5 hours per week, term-time only post covering three days per week (Wednesday to Friday inclusive). The post supports the Headteacher and the Business Manager. There is the potential to link this role to additional hours as Clerk to the Governors which would add the equivalent of 3 hours per week to the role. This would include a number of calendared evening meetings, usually on Thursdays, clerking for Governors’ and carrying out associated tasks. Clerking skills would also be advantageous and candidates interested in the additional role should indicate this accordingly on their application. 

The successful applicant will be a self-motivated, highly-organised team player, have strong financial and communication skills, demonstrate excellent attention to detail and ideally possess knowledge of finance systems. A CSBM or DSBM qualification would be desirable but not essential. 

The Salary Scale is the Local Authority's Grade 5 £18,319 - £19,819 pro rata. Actual starting salary will be approximately £9,817pa dependent upon experience. The clerking role would be in addition to this.

King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2017 whereby ‘It was noted that there is a school culture which is underpinned by high expectations and a climate of mutual respect. As a result, pupils are keen to learn and work hard’. The school is well-regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas. 

For further information and all the documents you will need to make an application, please visit our website at: http://www.keslichfield.org.uk/?page_id=339 or email: office@kingedwardvi-lichfield.staffs.sch.uk or telephone us on 01543 255714. 

Closing date: Noon on Monday, 8th October 2018.

Interview date: Monday, 15th October 2018.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (Formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.