School Finance Officer |Full Time| Financial Management: Development and Schools Finance Team| Preston
School Finance Officer |Full Time| Financial Management: Development and Schools Finance Team| Preston
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Job Description
Salary 31067-35235 Per annum Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Pro Rata
We are currently recruiting to the post of Schools Finance Officer within the Financial Management: Development and Schools Finance Team. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute and support traded functions of the Schools Finance Team.
As the Schools Finance Officer you will:
- Provide traded support to Lancashire schools this will include receiving an allocation of schools to support with financial management including budget monitoring reconciliations communicating with school bursars and senior leadership teams to support and challenge to ensure a balanced budget is maintained.
- Be required at times to travel to schools across the county to deliver our services.
- Be part of a large and supportive team supporting over 500 schools and academies within Lancashire.
About you:
- 5 GCSEs or equivalent maths and English grade A - C (grades 9 - 4 on the new grade scale)
- Youll have great communication skills with the ability to advise and present information to more senior staff and customers.
- You will be able to work well in a team but also have the ability to work without close supervision
- Have the ability to use Microsoft Office in particular Excel and Word and can adapt to working with new financial systems.
- You are self-motivated organised and have the ability to deal with complex issues constructively and work accurately whilst under pressure.
- Have a driving licence and car. This is an essential car user post and travelling to schools will be required.
Closing date:2nd July 2025
Reasons to join us
- We offer flexible working opportunities.
- The ability to travel to a variety of schools and meet with different traded customers.
- Great annual leave entitlement of 26 days per financial year which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 bank holidays 2 additional statutory bank holidays during the Christmas period and you also have the option of purchasing additional leave each year.
- Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup allowing you to access a range of discounts with UK retailers.
- Great career development
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Schools Finance Team in a unique and varied role and see the positive impact of your work on the team schools and academies within Lancashire. If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Fez Ismail onor email
Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for this role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.
Job Description and Person Specification
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
