Finance Officer in Stockton Heath, Warrington

Contract: Up to full time, 37 hours per week (minimum 28 hrs per week) may be considered. Full year. Permanent. Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 16.30pm, Friday 8.30am to 16.00pm.

Salary: Point 12 to Point 14 on the NJC Support Staff Pay Scale (£29,544 to £31,324)

Start Date: As soon as possible, subject to successful pre-employment checks including a DBS check or a check against the DBS Update Service if registered.

Responsible to: Cluster Finance Manager/ Principal

Reporting directly to the Principal, you will supervise the College’s day-to-day finance operations to ensure timely and efficient workflows. You will support the Cluster Finance Manager with reporting key data for higher level budget tracking and forecasting. You will ensure the finance office provides high quality customer service including effectively communicating with all stakeholders (e.g. budget holders, suppliers, staff and parent queries).

Job Responsibilities:

• Financial Processing & Controls

• To input and process transactions in relation to all areas of finance including purchase ordering, invoicing, supplier payments, credit control and banking.
• To provide reports from the College’s financial systems as required for budget holders and the Senior Leadership Team.
• To respond to and resolve supplier and staff queries.
• To respond to and resolve staff, student and parent queries in relation to Scopay, the College’s online payment system.
• To prepare timely and accurate sales invoices and send to customers ensuring appropriate credit control processes are followed.
• To manage the College’s Petty Cash Systems.
• To manage study, visit income and expenditure, liaising with members of staff when organising study visits.
• To assist with the collection and banking of official monies within the College and ensuring they are accounted for in accordance with financial regulations.
• To assist in the administration of the finances of the College activities not financed from public funds; maintenance of the accounts, ensuring necessary information is available, and the funds are controlled in accordance with proper accounting practice.
• To ensure timely bookings for transport for college study visits and sports fixtures as well as oversee College minibus bookings.
• To support Finance assistants by acting as an escalation point to resolve queries with all stakeholders (e.g. staff, suppliers, parents).
• Ensure financial records are audit-ready and assist with the internal and external audit processes.

• To act as a point of contact for the Cluster Finance Manager, providing updates on day-to-day matters arising.
• To assist with the financial year end process of the MAT Team.

• To operationally line manage the Finance Assistants, providing support and training as required and complete annual performance reviews.
• To attend meetings relating to finance processes, seeking clarification and guidance from the Cluster Finance Manager where required.
• Act as the primary liaison between the Finance Office and College staff, holding regular catchups with key budget holders and attending meetings relating to finance processes including weekly attendance of the College Management/Business Support Management meeting.
• Contribute to improvements in administrative processes within the office.
• Proactively communicate changes in financial procedures to all staff and parents, ensuring clarity and compliance across the College.
• Ensure strong supplier relationships, intervening in disputed invoices or payment delays to prevent service interruption.

• To share the College’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• To carry out all duties with due regard to confidentiality and data protection regulations particularly with regard to student data.
• To carry out all duties maintaining the highest levels of customer care and service and adhering to the Colleges’ safeguarding and security policies at all times.
• To carry out all other duties which are in accordance with the purpose and grade of the post as reasonably required by the college Principal and Cluster Finance Manager.

How to Apply:

Click the apply now button to go through to our careers page to download the application form and complete it electronically (please note we are unable to accept CVs). Applications close: Midday, Monday 23 February 2026. Interview date: will be held w/c 2nd March 2026.

Email your application, if you are unable to complete it electronically, hand it in at our reception or post to - HR Department, Priestly College, Loushers Lane, Warrington, WA4 6RD. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. It is important you complete all relevant sections of the form accurately. Providing false information is an offence and could result in your application being rejected or, if you are elected, to summary dismissal with the potential for prosecution. If you require assistance completing your application, or require information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team.