HR & Finance Officer

• Salary: £38,068 per annum
• Location: On-site in a primary school setting
• Job Type: Full-time, fixed-term contract until 31/08/2027, term time only
• Hours: 35 hours per week

We are seeking an organised and detail-focused HR Finance Officer to provide high-quality human resources and financial administration support within a busy primary school environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR Finance Officer to support school leadership through effective financial processes, compliant HR administration, and a strong commitment to safeguarding. The contract is fixed term until 31/08/2027, with the role to be reviewed and potentially made permanent.

Day-to-day of the role

• Support the preparation of the annual school budget, monitor expenditure, and highlight any variances.
• Process purchase orders, invoices, and expense claims in line with school financial procedures.
• Manage income collection for items such as dinner money, school trips, and wraparound care through online payment systems.
• Carry out monthly bank reconciliations and maintain accurate records on financial management systems.
• Assist with the preparation of financial returns for the local authority, trust, or governing body.
• Coordinate recruitment activity, including placing adverts, managing applications, arranging interviews, and preparing offer documentation.
• Maintain the Single Central Record and complete all required pre-employment checks, including DBS and references.
• Collate monthly payroll changes, monitor staff absence records, and respond to routine HR policy and contract queries.

Required skills & qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or above in Business, Finance, HR, or equivalent practical experience.
• Professional qualifications such as AAT, CIPD or similar would be advantageous.
• Previous experience in an HR or finance administration role, ideally within education or the public sector.
• Good working knowledge of school systems such as SIMS, Arbor or FMS, along with MS Office applications.
• Strong numerical, administrative, and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with complete confidentiality and professionalism.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work effectively with school leaders, staff, and external contacts.
• Clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Benefits

• Term-time only working pattern.
• Fixed-term opportunity until 31/08/2027 with potential to become permanent following review.
• Salary of £38,068 per annum.
• Opportunity to play a key role in supporting both finance and HR operations in a school setting.

How to apply

To apply for this HR Finance Officer position, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role. In your CV, please highlight your experience in HR administration, finance processes, and working within a school or public sector environment.