Vacancy Details
Vacancy Summary
We are seeking to appoint a Senior Finance Officer. The successul candidate will have overall responsibility for the efficient and secure administration of the schools finances on a day to day basis, reporting to and in liaison with the School Business Manager. Previous experience of school finance would be advantageous.
Vacancy Information
PRIME OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
To be responsible to the Business Manager for the provision of an efficient financial service to the School working to strict time schedules.
SUPERVISORY/MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Line Management of the Finance Assistant.
SUPERVISION AND GUIDANCE
Responsible to the Business Manager referring complex issues for guidance but expected to work with minimal supervision and be proactive. May on occasion receive guidance from teaching staff on the preparation of documents and materials.
RANGE OF DECISION MAKING
- To make decisions within established working practices and procedures
- To exercise personal judgement and discretion within established practices and procedures to deal with confidential and sensitive issues appropriately.
- The post-holder will be expected to use good common sense and initiative in all matters relating to the prime objectives of the post.
- To ensure consistency and accuracy of information.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ASSETS, MATERIALS ETC.
- Responsible for the handling, accounting, and banking of substantial amount of cash.
- To maintain the confidential nature of information relating to the school, staff, students,parents/carers and external partners.
- To be responsible for the safe keeping of computerised data; ensuring the requirements of the GDPR are met.
Please see full job description for futher information, go to https://www.mynewterm.com/jobs/140204/EDV-2023-BGGS-48344
Appointments made are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share this commitment.