Finance Officer - Full-time/Part-time

The Malling School, East Malling

• Ref:KCC886-5425-597S
• Posted:10/06/2025
• Pay:KSF
• Start Date:Flexible
• App Close Date:27/06/2025 at 10:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Finance Officer 

Permanent  

Salary: KSF  

Actual starting salary £26,383 per annum  
Hours: 37 hours per week 

Term Time only + 5 development days  

Start Date: Flexible 

 About Us 

The Malling School is a thriving, inclusive, and forward-thinking secondary school located in the heart of Kent. We are proud of our supportive culture, high expectations, and commitment to developing every student and staff member. We are now seeking a skilled Finance Officer to support our financial operations and play a key role in maintaining our robust financial systems. 

The Role 

You will report directly to the School Business Manager and be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school’s finance and payroll functions. This includes managing budgets, processing invoices and orders, overseeing petty cash, reconciling payroll, preparing VAT returns, and line managing the Finance Assistant. 

Key duties include: 

• Inputting and amending data on the Bromcom accounting system 

• Supporting budget monitoring and year-end procedures 

• Guiding staff on procurement in line with financial regulations 

• Monthly reconciliation of purchase cards and petty cash 

• Processing orders, deliveries, invoices, and recharges 

• Managing payroll entries, queries, and pension records 

• Line management of the Finance Assistant 

 Person Specification 

Essential: 

• Level 2 or above qualification in English and mathematics 

• Proven finance experience 

• Strong Microsoft Office skills 

• Excellent organisation, initiative, and attention to detail 

• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team and independently 

• Confidential and professional approach under pressure 

 Desirable: 

• Experience with Bromcom or other educational finance software 

• School or education sector finance experience 

• Familiarity with payroll and pension processes 

• Knowledge of consistent financial reporting (CFR) 

• Line management experience 

 Why Join Us? 

• A welcoming, inclusive environment with a strong sense of community 

• Opportunities for professional development and training 

• A dedicated and supportive leadership team 

• Beautiful semi-rural location with excellent transport links 

Safeguarding 

The Malling School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure, Occupational Health check, two satisfactory references, online search, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and its amendments  

We reserve the right to end this advertisment before the closing date, there early application is recommended. 

Information about the school

A mixed 11-19 co-educational High School of 1,000 pupils serving the historic market town of West Malling and surrounding villages. The school is set in pleasant rural surroundings and has its own lake and extensive grounds.

West Malling is close to the county town of Maidstone and has excellent rail links to London and Ashford

This is an exciting time to be joining the staff of The Malling School.

We are dedicated to providing a holistic education, nurturing the complete student. Our strong culture, robust behaviour systems, and Ofsted-rated "Good with Outstanding Features" provides a solid foundation for our students success.

We provide a very supportive environment in which staff can further develop their skills and we ensure every new member of staff has access to a trained coach. With close teams of teachers and non-teachers working together we take a collaborative approach to school improvement and have a shared aim of providing the very best education for our pupils.

Visit our website at www.themallingschool.kent.sch.uk for further information

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR
• Address:The Malling School, Beech Road , East Malling, Kent, ME19 6DH
• Telephone: 01732 840995
• Email: hr@themallingschool.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
• Employment of Ex-Offenders policy
• Applicant pack