Salary: Scale 4 -£26,403 - £28,142 pro-rata (£22,671 - £24,164 actual per year) Contract: Fixed term for 12 months (maternity cover), or until the post holder returns, whichever is sooner, full time, term time only. Closing Date: 24 th November 2025 at 9am Start Date: ASAP The Finance Officer : To ensure effective and efficient delivery of financial support services within the school, ensuring financial and administrative procedures, policies and systems are adhered to. Process of purchase orders, invoices, payments, and receipts accurately and promptly. To be responsible for inputting, retrieving and reconciling the school financial system and other databases as necessary. Assist with cash handling, banking, and petty cash reconciliation. Help monitor budget lines and highlight any discrepancies and communicate with budget holders within the school. Maintain accurate records and filing systems (electronic and paper based). Use of the school’s room-booking software. To support the school in achieving and maintaining positive and effective lines of communication with the trust, suppliers, staff, hirers and parents regarding financial queries. Provide general administrative support to the school Business Operations Manager and wider office team. For further details and an application pack, please see our website www.herewoodeacademy.co.uk or contact Nicky Horsfield, Operations Manager nhorsfield@herewoodeacademy.co.uk The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements.