Finance Officer

Part-Time Location: Cheddar Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Temporary until December 2026 Hours: Part-time, with full-time considered for the right candidate We are currently seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join a Central Team based in Cheddar. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional with previous school finance experience and knowledge of PS Financials . The role is initially offered on a part-time basis, although full-time hours may be considered for the right candidate. The successful candidate will ideally have: Previous experience working within a school or education setting

Experience using PS Financials

Strong understanding of financial administration and processes

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

Ability to manage financial information accurately and confidentially

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team

A professional and proactive approach to their work

Key responsibilities may include: Supporting the day-to-day financial administration

Processing invoices, purchase orders and financial transactions

Maintaining accurate financial records

Assisting with reconciliations and financial reporting

Monitoring and processing payments

Supporting budget monitoring and general finance queries

Working closely with colleagues across the Central Team

Ensuring financial procedures and processes are followed correctly

Vetting Requirements As this role is based within a school environment, all candidates will be required to successfully complete the relevant safeguarding and vetting checks before commencing work. Candidates should ideally hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service . Those without an existing DBS on the Update Service must be willing to obtain a new Enhanced DBS. We will also require: A minimum of two satisfactory employer references covering the previous 24 months

If you have not previously worked with children, three references will be required

Any gaps in employment history will need to be supported by a suitable professional character reference

Full completion of our safeguarding and identity checks

This role is available to start as soon as possible , so we would encourage interested candidates with relevant school finance experience and PS Financials knowledge to apply promptly.