Job Description

Overview

Monmouth Comprehensive School are seeking to appoint:

Finance Officer

Full time, temporary contract

Commencing June 2025 until 31/12/25 initially, with the opportunity to become permanent

37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year term time plus 10 days directed time during the school holidays

Responsibilities

Raise orders for supplies and equipment and registering invoices for payment in Agresso, ensuring that authorisation has been received from the relevant budget holder. Maintain Imprest reimbursement system; raising cheques for individuals/suppliers when necessary, ensuring appropriate budgetary authorisation. Keeping accurate record of expenditure preparing monthly bank reconciliations for approval by Business Manager. Ensure all income is regularly banked and correctly coded; preparation of weekly banking for cheques/cash received for depositing and approval by Business Manager prior to submission to MCC. Ensure all income/expenditure is correctly coded to ensure maximum use of all budgets and grants, preparing regular statements for budget holders for approval by the Business Manager, keeping them up to date with departmental costs including photocopying and other resources purchased. Advise budget holders of approved suppliers and assist them to gain value for money and prompt delivery maximising budgets and minimising potential disruption to teaching and learning. Undertake other duties in connection with the administration of the scheme of financial delegation as may become necessary and as discussed and agreed with the postholder. Maintain confidentiality and security of information at all times and be aware of the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

Education/Qualifications/Skills

Relevant qualification in literacy and numeracy at NVQ Level 2 or equivalent -essential AAT or equivalent qualification - desirable General administrative background - essential Experience of participating and working in a team - essential Experience of school, college or training setting - desirable A good knowledge of general IT packages e.g. Excel, Word - essential

Application

Application forms can be downloaded - we do not accept CVs. Completed paper applications should be returned to: Mrs Laura Claypole, Monmouth Comprehensive School, Old Dixton Road, Monmouth NP25 3YT.

Emailed applications may be sent to: mon.recruitment@monmouth.schoolsedu.org.uk

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 20th May at 12 noon

Interview Date: Friday 23rd May

Additional Information

Please contact: Mrs Laura Claypole mon.recruitment@monmouth.schoolsedu.org.uk for any further information.

Safeguarding

Child and Adult Safeguarding are key priorities for the School and Council. We aim to support children and adults at risk to be as safe as they can and fulfil their potential. You are responsible for playing your part in the well-being, safety and protection of children and adults at risk. You will have a responsibility to participate in training to the appropriate level of safeguarding and have a duty to fulfil your personal responsibilities for safeguarding.

Appointment to this post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check. Candidates must be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection and safeguarding, health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.

Monmouthshire County Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Applications are welcome in English or in Welsh, and will be treated equally.

Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: From 24,790.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/05/2025
Expected start date: 23/06/2025