FINANCE OFFICER

Location

Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood, Melbourne Avenue, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8AY (796 on roll)

Tel: 01253 872659
School website: www.cardinalallen.co.uk

Summary

The governors of this very successful Catholic High School wish to appoint a Finance Officer for 25 hours per week, term time plus 5 days, to join our Business Support Team.

Cardinal Allen is a great place to work and an excellent community to belong to. We receive tremendous support from our parent body and a committed group of Governors. Our pupils actively engage in all aspects of school life, and there is a culture of mutual support and openness.

The successful candidate will:

Work as part of the Business Support Team to address the needs of the school;

Be enthusiastic, resourceful and keen to ensure that the highest possible standards are maintained;

Have the skills to play a key role in the continued development of this key area;

Be willing to go the extra mile for our pupils.

You would be joining a team of over 50 support staff, all of whom play key roles in the smooth running of the school. The school has an annual budget of approximately £6.5 million, managed by the Business Manager, Finance Manager and Finance Officer.

The main duties are:

to manage all aspects of the school’s cashless dining income;

to process all orders and invoices;

to manage the day to day running of the school’s non-public account;

to provide financial administration for the Schools Games Organiser;

to produce and update spreadsheets for a wide range of data;

This is a fantastic opportunity for a high calibre person to make a positive difference to the lives of our brilliant pupils. This role will offer the successful candidate exciting challenges that will be both rewarding and fulfilling.

We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, energy, and the ability to contribute to the work of a successful team.  The successful candidate needs to have excellent numeracy and communication skills and an eye for detail. They need to be pro-active and willing to go the extra mile.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Essential Qualifications

GCSE’s or equivalent at Grade 4/C or above in Maths and English

Desirable Qualifications

Essential Experience

Has excellent numeracy skills

Enjoys the company of young people and others typical of those one would expect in a school

Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Word and Excel with excellent keyboard skills

Able to use the Internet effectively and efficiently

Desirable Experience

Has knowledge of the use of SIMS / FMS

Has a basic knowledge of how schools are organised and managed

For an informal discussion please contact:

Candidates are more than welcome to call the Business Manager, Jane Abra, for an informal discussion or to visit the school prior to application

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.