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Finance Officer - Full-time

St Gregory's Catholic School, Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-5435-159S
  • Posted:19/09/2023
  • Pay:KR6
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:03/10/2023 at 09:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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FINANCE OFFICER - KR6 (£23,801 - £25,262), 37 hours, full time permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and committed Finance Officer to join our friendly, busy finance team within the heart of our school.  We are looking for someone on a full time and permanent basis to start as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Finance Manager in the management and coordination of all aspects of school finances. They must also have excellent attention to detail, be proactive and be proficient in IT skills, especially with Microsoft Excel.  Experience of working in an educational environment would be advantageous but is not essential as full training will be provided.

About the role:

  • Assist the Finance Manager in maintaining effective financial controls of the school accounts
  • Maintaining and processing all aspects of the account payable and the accounts receivable ledgers
  • Monitoring and forecasting budget spending
  • Reconciliation of bank accounts and control accounts
  • Manage the income and expenditure of school trips including parent/staff enquiries
  • Full details can be found in the Application pack

Successful candidates will:

  • Have previous experience in a similar role
  • Be highly numerate and be able to absorb complex information
  • Be able to use their own initiative
  • Have excellent attention to detail

Benefits of working at St Gregory’s:

  • A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students
  • Opportunities to complete external qualifications
  • Free Gym Membership
  • Kent Rewards Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling, financial guidance, legal enquiries with access to online health and wellbeing resources 

You are welcome to contact HR at HR@sgschool.org.uk if you would like to visit the school before submitting an application.

For ease of applying, we are happy to accept applications directly from Kent Teach via the APPLY NOW LINK. Should you be shortlisted for interview, additional information may be requested at that time.

Closing date for applications: 3rd October 2023 at 9:00am

Start date: ASAP

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role.  This vacancy may close on or before the specified closing date depending on the volume of suitable applicants. If you are unsuccessful, we will contact you accordingly

 

Information about the school

St Gregory’s Catholic School is a Catholic secondary school and part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP). KCSP is a multi-academy trust (MAT) established by the Archdiocese of Southwark for Catholic education across Kent and it currently comprises 28 academies of which 23 are primary schools and five are secondary schools.

A seven-form entry secondary school located in Tunbridge Wells, St Gregory’s is a popular destination for pupils from its Catholic partner primary schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. As an inclusive academy, its dedicated staff, helpers and governance committee members work hard to ensure that every student is supported and challenged to be their very best. Each individual is encouraged to grow spiritually and intellectually, so that unique and positive contributions can be made to society and the world.

In its most recent denominational inspection in June 2024, St Gregory’s was judged as ‘Outstanding’ for Catholic Life and Mission and ‘Good’ for both Religious Education and Collective Worship and, in its latest Ofsted inspection in October 2024, the school was judged as ‘Good’ in all areas. At the heart of the report is recognition of the school's mission to ensure that ‘every child is known and loved’ inspectors highlighted a “warm and welcoming environment”, where students feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Teresa Chun - HR
  • Address:Reynolds Lane, Tunbridge Wells , Kent, TN4 9XL
  • Telephone: 01892 240367
  • Email: hr@sgschool.org.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.