Job Description

The role

The Finance Officer will work closely with both the Assistant Finance & Payroll Manager and the Finance & Payroll Manager to offer a full range of financial support services to the Nursery, Pre-Prep, Preparatory and Senior Schools as well as associated trading companies. They will also be expected to work closely with the School Secretaries, the School Office staff, and the Purchasing Officer.

Key tasks

The Finance Officer will work closely with both the Assistant Finance & Payroll Manager and the Finance & Payroll Manager to offer a full range of financial support services to the Nursery, Pre-Prep, Preparatory and Senior Schools as well as associated trading companies. They will also be expected to work closely with the School Secretaries, the School Office staff, and the Purchasing Officer. Please review the full job description which details the full responsibility list and person specification, this can be found on our vacancy page.

Contractual matters

Annual salary from 29,853 up to 33,170, starting salary dependent on skills and experience. 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.30am4.30pm Full year therefore a requirement to work over the school holidays Possible contribution to training costs but would need to commit to continuing qualification in their own time. Holiday leave to be taken in the School holiday periods. 21 days annual leave per year, rising to 24 over 3 years, plus bank holidays and 4 additional days towards Christmas closure. Pension & Life Insurance Scheme

How to apply

Please complete the application form which is available on the Yarm School Website. All applicants must use the Application Form provided, together with submitting a covering letter to the HR Department, explaining why the applicant is suited to the post; CVs may also be submitted but are not a substitute for the Application Form.

Download the full job description, application form and application process from the website. All applications must be sent via email to HR@Yarmschool. org. For any questions or queries please contact finance@ yarmschool.org until the 23rd December, the office will be closed after this date until the 5th January 2026. The deadline for applications is noon, Wednesday 7th January 2026.

Provisional shortlisting will take place after the submission deadline with interviews to be held in the following weeks. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised by email that they have not been shortlisted. Due to the volume of applications that we receive we are unable to provide individual feedback. We reserve the right to shortlist and interview suitable applicants prior to the closing date, therefore early submission is recommended.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 29,853.00-33,170.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Life insurance On-site parking
Work Location: In person