Assistant Finance Officer
| Posting date: | 17 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 September 2025 |
| Location: | Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1LY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9382f41e-7196-4086-bc12-10b96e68c9f9 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
In selecting candidates for interview and eventual selection, the school will be looking for candidates with relevant education, experience, job-related knowledge, aptitudes, and skills, and many of the personal qualities listed below. The school welcomes applications from candidates who consider they could meet most, if not all, the requirements listed.
Education, Training and Experience
• GCSE English and Maths at Level 4 (Grade C) or above
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office
• IRIS Financials (desirable)
• Financial acumen
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Clear and effective communicator
• Organised, forward planner
• Prioritise workload within deadlines, and know when to seek guidance
• Like numbers
• Committed & enthusiastic
• Confident, positive with an approachable manner
• Adaptable and resilient under pressure
• Ability remain focussed in a busy environment
• Follow process
• Maintain confidentiality
• High level of emotional intelligence
• Able to work independently and as part of a team, establishing good working relationships with a wide range of people including students, parents, governors, and colleagues
Knowledge, Aptitude & Skills
Personal Qualities
What the school offers its staff
See Candidate Pack
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake and Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We will also carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available including social media accounts.
In selecting candidates for interview and eventual selection, the school will be looking for candidates with relevant education, experience, job-related knowledge, aptitudes, and skills, and many of the personal qualities listed below. The school welcomes applications from candidates who consider they could meet most, if not all, the requirements listed.
Education, Training and Experience
• GCSE English and Maths at Level 4 (Grade C) or above
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office
• IRIS Financials (desirable)
• Financial acumen
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Clear and effective communicator
• Organised, forward planner
• Prioritise workload within deadlines, and know when to seek guidance
• Like numbers
• Committed & enthusiastic
• Confident, positive with an approachable manner
• Adaptable and resilient under pressure
• Ability remain focussed in a busy environment
• Follow process
• Maintain confidentiality
• High level of emotional intelligence
• Able to work independently and as part of a team, establishing good working relationships with a wide range of people including students, parents, governors, and colleagues
Knowledge, Aptitude & Skills
Personal Qualities
What the school offers its staff
See Candidate Pack
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake and Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We will also carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available including social media accounts.