Finance Officer

Description

Finance Officer

Location: Duffield, Derbyshire DE56

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (two part-time posts considered)

Salary: National Joint Council Pay Spine Points 12 to 15 (£28,598 to £30,024)

Are you a meticulous and proactive finance professional looking for a rewarding role at the heart of a vibrant school community?

Do you want to use your skills to make a direct impact on the education and future of young people?

If so, our client, The Ecclesbourne School, has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and skilled Finance Officer to join our supportive and friendly support staff team.

About the role:

As the Finance Officer, you will be part of the cornerstone of the school’s financial health. This is a hands-on role where your work will directly contribute to providing an outstanding learning environment for their students. Your key responsibilities will be as outlined in the job description.

About you:

They are looking for someone who is:

Qualified or experienced: Possess a relevant qualification, or have substantial, proven experience in a similar finance role.Has a keen eye for detail: Exceptionally accurate and numerate, with a methodical approach to tasks.A strong communicator: Able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues with patience and professionalism.Tech-savvy: Proficient in using finance software and Microsoft Office.Discrete and trustworthy: Able to handle confidential information with the utmost integrity.A team player: Collaborative, positive, and eager to be part of a school community.

Why join The Ecclesbourne School:

Make a real difference: See the tangible impact of your work on the school and its students.Supportive environment: Join a welcoming team in a school that values and invests in its staff.Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career development within our supportive academy.Local Government Pension Scheme: Immediate memberships of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a high percentage of employer contributions.Wellbeing: They value their staff and recognise the on-going contributions they make to the continued success of the whole school.The school motto: ‘Integrity. Tenacity. Service.’ is at the core of school life.School admissions: Children of members of staff, with a minimum of two years’ service at the school at the time of application, are included in our admissions criteria.Generous leave entitlement: 23 working days, rising to 26 working days after 5 years’ service, plus 8 Bank Holidays, plus 4 extra statutory days.

If you share their ethos we look forward to hearing from you.

How to apply:

When you click apply you will be re-directed to their website where you can download the school application form.

When applying please outline how your previous experience has prepared you for this role and what skills you will bring to it.

Please note that they do not accept applications by CV.

Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 29 September 2025

They encourage applicants to apply early as they reserve the right to close applications on an earlier date should there be a high number of candidates.

Ad ID: 5417128856