FINANCE CLERK / ASSISTANT

27 hours per week, Term Time Only

CLPT Scale 7 (FTE £26403) to CLPT Scale 17 (FTE £31022) pro rota

You will act as the first point of contact for purchasing and invoicing matters in the school . The role will be based at Moseley Park School. The role will assist the internal financial control, school budget and financial systems in the school. Responsibilities will include compliance with all statutory regulations and procedures. 

Main Duties will include;

·         Carry out financial procedures such as placing orders and preparing payments in order to support efficient use of the school’s budget. 

·         Process orders and invoices, including arranging payment for goods and verifying supplier invoices, to ensure that all invoices are paid on time.

·         To receive orders and distribute accordingly.     

           Liaise with suppliers to chase invoices to ensure that payments are paid on time.

·         Liaise with customers to obtain quotes to assist the school in finding services that are the best value for money.

·         Monitor budgets and report any discrepancies to (appropriate person) to ensure correct use of the school’s budget.

·         Analyse data to produce financial reports, taking advice from senior staff where necessary, to ensure that the Headteacher is kept updated on the school’s budget.

·        Reconcile bank accounts to ensure that all transactions are logged correctly and accounted for audit.

·         Support the team with general administrative duties, such as filing and distribution of post, to ensure the smooth running of the finance and administration service.

To     Assist with budget setting for the school's annual budget to ensure that the budget is reasonable and meets the school’s needs.

·         Monitor the school s financial records, identifying reasons for any discrepancies, to ensure that the school’s expenditure is fully accounted for.

·         Analyse and interpret financial data in order to produce reports for the Headteacher to ensure that Senior Leadership are updated on the school’s financial position.

·         Adhere to financial regulations and oversee that junior team members understand these regulations to ensure full team compliance.

 Experience of using SAGE would be desired but not essential as training will be given.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

•       Experience of using SAGE would be desired but not essential as training will be given

          Have superb organisational and attention to detail skills

•       Work effectively in a team and motivated to work on own initiative

•       Have good time management skills and a flexible approach

•       Experience of using Arbor

•       Experience in a similar role

•       Have experience of school data systems and/or examination administration

•       Demonstrate excellent organisational and analytical skills

•       Be highly accurate with strong attention to detail

•       Be able to manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure

•       Have strong communication skills, working effectively with staff, students and external agencies

•       Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Why Join Us?

•     A supportive and collaborative Trust environment

•     Opportunities for professional development and career progression

•     A role where you can make a measurable impact on student outcomes

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please note we only accept applications that are submitted via My New Term platform via our Trust website (www.moseleypark.co.uk/careers).

We reserve the right to make an offer prior to the closing date, therefore if you share our vision and determination, possess strong ambitions for learners, and want to have a positive impact on young people, families and the community, then we would be delighted to hear from you and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Closing date for applications is 9.00am, Wednesday 15 July 2026

Interviews will be held on Monday 20 July 2026.

Compliance and Safeguarding

CLPT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  CLPT expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.  This post involves working with children and therefore will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

If you are shortlisted for an interview, we shall request two references at this stage to comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Please note that by submitting an application, you acknowledge that we reserve the right to view any publicly available information published online (including social media platforms) as part of our shortlisting process, in line with current KCSIE guidelines.

CLPT is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

If shortlisted for an interview you will be required to disclose to us information about any:

·            adult cautions (simple or conditional);

·            conditional cautions;

·            convictions in a Court of Law; and

This information can be disclosed either with the application or verbally at interview. It is an offence for anyone to apply for a role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Eligibility to Work in the UK

We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to live and work in the UK.  If you are successful, we will ask you to provide appropriate documents, such as a passport, visa of full birth certificate and national insurance number to confirm this.  (Further details are available from the UK Boarder Agency website).

The school values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.  Equality is promoted and the school will guarantee an interview to disabled candidates if the essential job criteria is met fully.