Senior Finance/HR Officer (Maternity Cover)
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, M22 5AD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 16915e90-ba5e-4264-952d-f9909483db56 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience of analysing financial information and using budget monitoring
procedures for monitoring income and expenditure.
Ability to analyse complex information and statistical data to produce reports and
commentary using spreadsheets and databases.
Excellent IT skills and the ability to use financial management software packages or
similar systems.
Ability to develop and review financial systems and procedures and implement
improvements.
Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, with an ability to relate to staff
at all levels of seniority.
Excellent numerical skills to check and record accurate financial information, with an
ability to proofread large amounts of financial data.
Ability to keep accurate financial records and maintain an efficient filing system.
An understanding of the importance of financial regulations, and a knowledge of
such regulations or an ability to learn these through training.
Good organisational skills to meet any financial deadlines as required throughout the
school financial year.
Willingness to attend any training courses as may be required in the future.
Willingness to abide by the Academy’s and Governors' various policies.
The role holder must have a command of spoken English which is sufficient to enable
the effective performance of the role, including the ability to speak with confidence
and accuracy and the ability to listen and respond appropriately dependent on the
audience.
Personal Style and Behaviour
Tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships with the public, pupils and
colleagues at work.
Self-motivation and personal drive to complete tasks to the required timescales and
quality standards.
The flexibility to adapt to changing workload demands and new school challenges.
Personal commitment to ensure services are equally accessible and appropriate to
the diverse needs of the service users.
Personal commitment to continuous self-development.
Personal Commitment to continuous service improvement.
Personal commitment to the school's professional standards, including dress code,
at all times
Be willing to consent to and apply for an enhanced disclosure check to the DBS
(Disclosure and Barring Service).
What the school offers its staff
Our school is:
• A highly regarded and over-subscribed academy, with a strong reputation in the local community and growing demand for places.
• A forward-thinking, outward-looking organisation with an ambition for growth
• A progressive and forward‑thinking academy that champions innovation and the use of new technologies to continuously improve efficiency, accuracy and responsiveness in how we work.
• A vibrant and collaborative workplace, where hard-working, dedicated staff are valued and encouraged to contribute ideas, develop professionally and strive for excellence together.
If you feel you would thrive in a busy, ambitious and supportive school environment, and would like to play a key role in supporting the education of children and families in South Manchester, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The role will be subject to good references and a DBS check. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Experience of analysing financial information and using budget monitoring
procedures for monitoring income and expenditure.
Ability to analyse complex information and statistical data to produce reports and
commentary using spreadsheets and databases.
Excellent IT skills and the ability to use financial management software packages or
similar systems.
Ability to develop and review financial systems and procedures and implement
improvements.
Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, with an ability to relate to staff
at all levels of seniority.
Excellent numerical skills to check and record accurate financial information, with an
ability to proofread large amounts of financial data.
Ability to keep accurate financial records and maintain an efficient filing system.
An understanding of the importance of financial regulations, and a knowledge of
such regulations or an ability to learn these through training.
Good organisational skills to meet any financial deadlines as required throughout the
school financial year.
Willingness to attend any training courses as may be required in the future.
Willingness to abide by the Academy’s and Governors' various policies.
The role holder must have a command of spoken English which is sufficient to enable
the effective performance of the role, including the ability to speak with confidence
and accuracy and the ability to listen and respond appropriately dependent on the
audience.
Personal Style and Behaviour
Tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships with the public, pupils and
colleagues at work.
Self-motivation and personal drive to complete tasks to the required timescales and
quality standards.
The flexibility to adapt to changing workload demands and new school challenges.
Personal commitment to ensure services are equally accessible and appropriate to
the diverse needs of the service users.
Personal commitment to continuous self-development.
Personal Commitment to continuous service improvement.
Personal commitment to the school's professional standards, including dress code,
at all times
Be willing to consent to and apply for an enhanced disclosure check to the DBS
(Disclosure and Barring Service).
What the school offers its staff
Our school is:
• A highly regarded and over-subscribed academy, with a strong reputation in the local community and growing demand for places.
• A forward-thinking, outward-looking organisation with an ambition for growth
• A progressive and forward‑thinking academy that champions innovation and the use of new technologies to continuously improve efficiency, accuracy and responsiveness in how we work.
• A vibrant and collaborative workplace, where hard-working, dedicated staff are valued and encouraged to contribute ideas, develop professionally and strive for excellence together.
If you feel you would thrive in a busy, ambitious and supportive school environment, and would like to play a key role in supporting the education of children and families in South Manchester, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The role will be subject to good references and a DBS check. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.