Finance Officer

Part-time, Permanent (15 hours per week, Term-time plus two weeks, one of which is to be the last week in August each year to support end of year accounts and budgeting work.)

Lyngford Park Primary School, part of The Richard Huish Trust, are seeking to appoint a professional, organised and efficient Finance Officer to lead on the planning and delivery of financial and budgetary services. The role will report directly to the school’s Head Teacher and will work under the guidance and supervision of the Finance Team at the Trust.

The main duties involved will be:

• Budgetary management and setting

• Scrutinising Monthly Management Accounts

• Liaising with payroll on issues that may arise

• Reporting to the Local Governing Board each half term

• Reconciling payments

• Working closely with administrator who has responsibility for raising purchase orders

The successful candidate will be highly numerate, with an excellent knowledge of finance and budgeting requirements, have the ability to proactively manage workload and be enthusiastic, with a clear sense of customer service that represents Lyngford Park Primary School in a positive and professional way. 

Our school can offer an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people and a welcoming environment with a talented and dedicated staff team.

If you wish to discuss the role in more detail prior to application, please contact Sarah Loader, Head Teacher on 01823 284912 or saloader@lp.huish.education 

Lyngford Park Primary School is part of the Richard Huish Trust and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.