Job Introduction
At Longparish C of E Primary School, we are looking for a dedicated and highly organised Finance Officer to join our small, friendly team. This is a wonderful opportunity to become part of a supportive village school community where your professional expertise directly contributes to the well-being and success of our pupils.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the school remains financially secure, compliant, and well-resourced. We are seeking a motivated professional who combines technical proficiency with a community-focused approach to help us maintain the warm and nurturing environment our school is known for.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the preparation, management, and monitoring of the school budget.
- Manage day-to-day financial operations, including processing invoices, payments, reconciliations, and banking.
- Evaluate financial information and consult with the Headteacher and Governors to prepare a realistic and balanced budget for school activities.
- Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with audit requirements and Hampshire County Council regulations.
- Administer staff expense claims, payroll forms, and grant applications.
- Assist with tendering processes and purchasing decisions to ensure best value.
- Provide ongoing budgetary information to relevant stakeholders.
- Oversee administrative tasks, including maintaining inventories, recording staff absences, and processing HR-related forms.
- Assist with school enquiries, including liaising with parents, suppliers, auditors, and external agencies.
- Produce reports for, and attend, Governor Finance Committee meetings.
- Maintain financial databases and systems, ensuring data accuracy and security.
- Act as Data Protection Officer for the school and support ICT-related financial systems, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
- 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.
Person Specification
- Educated to GCSE level standard or equivalent with 5 passes including English and Maths at Grade C or above
- Competent user of Word and Excel
- Experience of office systems with 1-2 years financial experience
- Experience in budget monitoring and forecasting,
- Understanding of requisition procedures, arranging and processing payments and keeping accurate records
- Understanding of financial regulations and procedures
- Experience of effectively supervising staff
- Familiar with Financial accounting system and demonstrates sound financial management
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to develop and maintain efficient administrative systems
- Capable of working on own initiative and able to prioritise workload
- Good Organisational skills and a good communicator
- Keyboarding skills/ knowledge of MS Office/Excel/Financial software/databases
What We Offer
- Supportive Staff Team: A welcoming and collaborative environment where you are a valued member of our small school family.
- Professional Growth: Access to ongoing development opportunities tailored to school finance.
- Tangible Impact: The opportunity to see how your financial management directly supports classroom resources and pupil opportunities.
- Village School Setting: A professional role within a close-knit community
Hours of work – 21 hours per week – Term time – 40 weeks per annum – (45.82 to 46.43 paid weeks, depending on experience).
EHCC Grade E - FTE salary - £33 178
Actual salary - £16 593 (pay rise pending April 26)
Interviews – 22nd June 2026 ( subject to change)
Visits to the school are encouraged - please contact Mrs Sarah Jordan, s.jordan@longparish.hants.sch.uk to arrange a visit.
Please note applications must be submitted on the attached application form. Thank you
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.
