Non-teaching posts

School Finance Officer

• Scale APT&C 35–41: £49,056 – £55,323 

• We are seeking an experienced, highly organised, and proactive School Finance Officer to join our Senior Management Team. This key leadership role is central to the effective financial management of the school and the smooth running of its business operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the confidence to advise senior leaders and governors on all financial matters.

• The successful candidate will be directly responsible to the Governing Body for ensuring the
  smooth and efficient running of the Academy budget. This is a hands-on role requiring
  flexibility of approach, strong leadership and enthusiasm.
  
  The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher on all matters financial that
  affect the smooth running of the Academy finances by providing advice and guidance across
  all areas of Academy life.
  
  The successful candidate will line manage an Assistant Finance Officer.
  
  The Post will encompass.
  • Being a member of the Senior Management Team of the Academy.
  • Management of the Academy’s financial operation systems, ensuring that they are
  efficient, fit for purpose and comply each year with the DFE Academy Trust Handbook.
  • Ensuring the Academy’s accounts are maintained in line with prevailing Financial
  Standards and good accounting practice.
  • Producing regular financial reports for distribution to the Headteacher, and Trustees.
  • Providing financial support and assistance to budget holders across the Academy.
  • Compiling for submission all DFE and other returns in a timely manner.
  • Arranging and co-ordinating both internal Audits and the annual external Academy audit
  of the Academy

• Chadwell Heath Academy is a standalone Academy, it is financially independent, receiving its funding direct from the DFE Funding Agency. We embrace the notion of seeking success for all our pupils. We have been very successful in managing our own affairs to the benefit of pupils and staff. Financial control and discipline remain central to our operation. We embrace all national agreements on pay and conditions of service. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that we remain financially viable and comply with all legislation.

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   Candidates wishing to apply for the Finance manager role should write a personal statement of no more than one side of A4, detailing how their experience and qualifications have prepared them to for fill the job description.

• Closing date: 12th April 2026
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