Finance Officer

About the role

“Financial management is at the heart of any business. It is one area that can help drive it forward.”

Thank you for your interest in the post of Finance Officer at Ashlyns School. This role offers a chance to join our talented support staff team and contribute significantly to our school's financial management.

As a key member of the Finance Team, you will report directly to the Finance Manager. Duties include: coordinating school trips and activities, managing staff duty payments, administering free school meals, and overseeing the Duke of Edinburgh scheme.

This position requires working 24 hours per week, term-time plus an additional 3 weeks. Specific hours can be discussed during the interview. The start date for this role is 26 August, 2024.

If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Clare Richardson. To learn more about working at Ashlyns School, please click here.

To apply:

Please use the 'apply for this job' button to apply online.  Please note late applications will not be accepted.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

Candidates should be aware that there are 2 components to the application:

1. Online application form, including personal statement (CVs should not be submitted)
2. Covering Letter: this should be attached separately and not exceed the equivalent of 2 sides of A4 (font size no smaller than point 10). It should be clearly distinct from the personal statement within the application form.

We would be delighted to show you around our school or to have an informal conversation about the post. Please contact Clare Richardson, HR Officer, to arrange an appointment or if you have any queries about the role or application process:  hr@ashlyns.herts.sch.uk / 01442 863 605.

Ashlyns School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For candidates who are short-listed for an interview, an online search will be carried out to identify any safeguarding or suitability issues. Please see here for more information.

All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable.

All new employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be updated regularly in line with statutory guidance.  Please view our Child Protection Policy, Safer Recruitment  Policy, and Staff Code of Conduct.

As an equal opportunities employer, Ashlyns School is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Ashlyns School. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process.