Finance Officer

We are seeking a Finance Officer to join our team at Epsom and Ewell High School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

About Epsom And Ewell High School

Epsom and Ewell High School offers a supportive and vibrant learning environment where students thrive. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-five schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives." Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in 2022 and described as "no ordinary secondary school," we balance academic excellence with preparation for life beyond the curriculum.

Our student-led approach challenges learners to think deeply while our dedicated staff ensure they progress further than national averages. We're proud to be the UK's first recipient of the Schools Mental Health Gold Award, creating an environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.

Professional development is central to our success, with weekly training keeping teaching dynamic and relevant. We have a strong tradition of developing leaders from within, supported by robust in-house programs and a commitment to accelerated career progression at all levels.

At Epsom and Ewell High School, we nurture confident, ambitious students who embrace community, tolerance and high aspiration. Our ethos is simple: our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we truly believe every child can achieve.

Details

Position: Finance Officer

Contract: Permanent, part-time

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Fringe - Surrey FTE £34660, actual salary £31,218

Responsible to: School Business Leader and ultimately Headteacher

Benefits

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS
• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking, with electric car chargers and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay

Key Responsibilities Include

• Ensure financial probity in all activities and support other staff to ensure that financial procedures are appropriately followed in relation to authorisation and approval
• Ensure the Bourne Education Trust Financial Management Manual is adhered to at all times
• Support the Business Manager with the preparation of year end documentation and in readiness for audits, with reports for the governing body and any other data or reporting requirements as requested by the Business Manager, SLT or the central BET Team
• Raise purchase orders and process invoices for payment

Essential

Requirements include

• An awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Minimum 2 Years of relevant work experience
• Proven track record of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Knowledge of school or schools’ administrative and accounting systems, particularly PS Financials, Arbor, and Edupay

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, We Value Colleagues Who Are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How To Apply For This Role

Please click 'Quick Apply' to complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

Benefits

Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay