Job Introduction
We are seeking to appoint a friendly, reliable individual with a positive attitude to join our finance team. The ability to work as part of a team, to be flexible, to prioritise and to use common sense, is essential. The finance department is an integral part of our fantastic school and the role is highly varied so requires the ability to multi-task whilst ensuring that work is completed efficiently and to deadlines but ensuring attention to detail.
The hours of work are 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30 – 4.00pm Friday
Duties to include:
- Support the preparation, management, and monitoring of orders for departments within the school.
- Manage day-to-day financial operations, including processing invoices, payments, reconciliations, and banking.
- Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with audit requirements and Hampshire County Council regulations.
- Provide ongoing budgetary information to relevant stakeholders.
- Assist with school enquiries, including liaising with parents, suppliers and external agencies.
- Maintain financial databases and systems, ensuring data accuracy and security.
- Ensure adherence to financial regulations, policies, and internal controls.
- Support health and safety compliance and other statutory requirements, as required.
- Contribute to wider school administrative and operational duties, as needed
Do you have:
- A positive and professional manner
- A thorough understanding of confidentiality
- The ability to work under pressure and prioritise your workload
- A calm approach with the capacity to cope with many interruptions
- The ability to work as part of a team and as an individual
- Excellent communications skills, both written and spoken with a patient, flexible and caring manner
- Good IT skills and the ability to learn quickly
- Have excellent administrative and organisational skills with attention to detail
If you have answered yes to the above we can offer:-
- A department that is made up of talented individuals who are dedicated to supporting each other and our students to achieve the very best they can.
- A wider school community who are friendly, collaborative and supportive.
- A fully supported professional development and career progression plan.
- Students that have a positive attitude and who are keen to learn and succeed.
- The opportunity to support students and staff on fun and informative educational trips.
- The chance to work at an amazing school.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date of Midday 15 May 2026
Application Procedure
Please note that we do not accept applications on Hampshire County Council forms as we are a Catholic school. All applications must be submitted on forms from the Catholic Education Service that are available on http://www.bcs.hants.sch.uk/vacanciesnav/ or by request from school.
If you require any further information or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Beverley O’Shea via e-mail Recruitment@bcs.hants.sch.uk
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.