Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
Finance Officer
Salary: Grade E Hours:
1.5 days a week – may increase if necessary 41 weeks a year.
Term time only.
Monkleigh primary School are seeking a highly organised, proactive and detail-focused Finance Officer (Grade E) to join our administrator. This role is key to ensuring the effective day-to-day financial administration of the school and to supporting senior leaders in delivering excellent outcomes for students. As Finance Officer, you will provide a comprehensive financial administration service. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the full ordering process, processing sales invoices and income, maintaining accurate financial records, managing cash and card transactions, petty cash and supporting the monitoring of trip accounts. You will also assist with setting the budget and with period-end and year-end financial processes. The successful candidate will work closely with staff, students, parents, suppliers and external partners, providing clear guidance and ensuring that financial procedures are followed accurately and consistently. You will be required to exercise initiative, manage competing priorities and make informed decisions in line with policies and procedures. Monkleigh Primary School values professionalism, confidentiality and accuracy, and the Finance Officer plays a vital role in ensuring that financial systems support the smooth and efficient running of the school.
There is potential to make this a full-time job by also doing the finance for a neighbouring school. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and Social Media online check. For more information or an application pack, please ring the school on 01805 623269 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Closing date : Monday 26th January 2026 at 9am
Interviews: W/C 2nd February 2026
Start Date: W/C 23rd February 2026 – but can be flexible for the right candidate.
