Job Description

St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School

"Vibrant in Faith & Learning"

21 Hours a week

40Weeks a year (Term Time plus 1 weeks)

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Officer to start ASAP

This is a very busy and varied role and requires someone who has excellent administrative skills and can work under pressure accurately and with attention to detail. The successful candidate will manage all issues relating School Finance payments, invoicing, purchaisng and BACS runs.

Discretion, good interpersonal skills, assertiveness and a sense of humour are important along with a willingness to work as a member of a collaborative team.

Candidates should have good IT skills and experience of IRIS would be desirable, although training will be provided.

Why us?

Join a positive, supportive and encouraging team A fantastic Local Government Pension Scheme 24/7 access to employee wellbeing services Encouragement of further and continued professional development Term time only employment
Applications should be submitted by 9am on Monday 20th October 2025,

Candidates should ensure that they and their referees are easily contactable, with the correct phone number and email address and able to reply promptly if references are requested.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment process earlier than advertised should it received a high volume of applications for this vacancy. Therefore, it is advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for this role.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 29,000.00-31,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

London SE9 2SU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person