Finance Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 31 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3JJ |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 3961331c-37ff-4700-a259-506911484219 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Due to the internal promotion of the current postholder, we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Finance Officer to join our friendly and hardworking team ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the many aspects of the school’s finance functions.
The successful candidate will ideally have experience of finance and use of a financial information system. They will also have strong IT skills and be proficient in Excel. Main duties will include invoice and income processing, purchase orders, banking, trips and finance system administration, always ensuring compliance with the Academies Trust Handbook and Academies Accounts Direction.
The role also includes managing lettings, involving communications with current lettings and managing the diary, invoicing for charges, and marketing potential new lettings with a view to increasing bookings where possible.
The successful candidate will be a confident communicator who has a warm, welcoming manner with the good head for figures and skills needed to support the finance office. Candidates will need to be proactive and able to use initiative, whilst also being an integral and supportive member of our busy team. The ability to remain calm whist working under pressure is essential as well as excellent organisational and prioritisation skills. They will need to demonstrate good time management and attention to detail in their work. We are seeking a positive and highly motivated individual. Experience in a school setting would be an advantage but is not essential.
What the school offers its staff
• Committed, motivated and high attaining students
• Teachers Pension Scheme and STPCD/Burgundy Book terms & conditions(for teaching staff)
• Local Government Pension Scheme and NJC/Green Book terms & conditions(for support staff)
• A confidential and independent Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7support helpline for access to counselling and advice
• ‘Rarely cover’ policy for covering teacher absence; very low levels of staff cover
• An active staff committee who organize regular social events
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site staff flu vaccinations
• Discounted membership at 5 Rivers Gym & Swimming Pool(conveniently located right next door) as well as all other WiltshireCouncil leisure facilities
• On-site canteen and sixth form cafe
Commitment to safeguarding
South Wilts Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. As part of our shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check.
Due to the internal promotion of the current postholder, we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Finance Officer to join our friendly and hardworking team ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the many aspects of the school’s finance functions.
The successful candidate will ideally have experience of finance and use of a financial information system. They will also have strong IT skills and be proficient in Excel. Main duties will include invoice and income processing, purchase orders, banking, trips and finance system administration, always ensuring compliance with the Academies Trust Handbook and Academies Accounts Direction.
The role also includes managing lettings, involving communications with current lettings and managing the diary, invoicing for charges, and marketing potential new lettings with a view to increasing bookings where possible.
The successful candidate will be a confident communicator who has a warm, welcoming manner with the good head for figures and skills needed to support the finance office. Candidates will need to be proactive and able to use initiative, whilst also being an integral and supportive member of our busy team. The ability to remain calm whist working under pressure is essential as well as excellent organisational and prioritisation skills. They will need to demonstrate good time management and attention to detail in their work. We are seeking a positive and highly motivated individual. Experience in a school setting would be an advantage but is not essential.
What the school offers its staff
• Committed, motivated and high attaining students
• Teachers Pension Scheme and STPCD/Burgundy Book terms & conditions(for teaching staff)
• Local Government Pension Scheme and NJC/Green Book terms & conditions(for support staff)
• A confidential and independent Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7support helpline for access to counselling and advice
• ‘Rarely cover’ policy for covering teacher absence; very low levels of staff cover
• An active staff committee who organize regular social events
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site staff flu vaccinations
• Discounted membership at 5 Rivers Gym & Swimming Pool(conveniently located right next door) as well as all other WiltshireCouncil leisure facilities
• On-site canteen and sixth form cafe
Commitment to safeguarding
South Wilts Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. As part of our shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check.