Finance Officer

We are looking to appoint a highly talented and dedicated Finance officer to join our hard working and friendly team.

You will have proven experience in finance. You will need to: be methodical and organised; have great attention to detail; able to use your own initiative and have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. An accounting qualification would be advantageous as would experience of SIMS/FMS but not essential as full training will be given.

Your main duties will include:

·        Processing orders

·        Invoicing Income

·        Preparing bacs runs

·        Asset Management

·        Banking and bank reconciliations

·        Budget preparations

 ·       Risk assessments.

We are committed to supporting and developing our staff to reach their full potential and provide a variety of training and development opportunities. You will be joining a team of experienced people dedicated to helping our children. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone willing to learn and take the role to the next level and become an integral part of our growing school.

This role is full time and full year based at our site in Love Lane, Newbury.

Closing date: 12 noon 5 June 2023 • Interviews: w/c 12 June 2023

Further information about the school can be found on our website www.thecastleschoolnewbury.org.uk or contact Cassy Clark via email hr@castle.w-berks,sch.uk for an application pack.

 The Castle School 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 and is in line with guidance in KCSIE. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant checks including online searches to help to identify any incidents and/or issues which may be relevant to your suitability for the role, which the school may want to explore further with you.