Finance Officer
Carlton le Willows Academy, Gedling, Nottinghamshire, NG4 4AA21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 November 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): Term time only plus 15 days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade F Points 14 to 19 (£25,540 to £32,061 Full Time Equivalent)
What skills and experience we're looking for
• AAT qualified, or working towards
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in Finance
• GCSE Grade A*-C or equivalent in both English and Maths
• Experience of using accounts and budgetary software
• Experience of using Excel/Word
• Experience working in a busy finance department
• Experience of cash handling
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate and effective relationships with others
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• Good ICT skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders
• Motivation to support staff in achieving the best outcomes for children and young people by advising on appropriate allocation of financial resources
Desirable • Understanding of the Academy Financial Handbook
• Knowledge of best value and financial regulations
• Experience of working in finance within an education setting
What the school offers its staff
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
- Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
- Access to an extensive discounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
- 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
- Gym & fitness discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme*
- Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
- Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme
- Menopause Support Service
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
- Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days(subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Carlton le Willows Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check).
Applying for the job
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About Carlton le Willows Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1803 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Carlton le Willows Academy website
- Email address
- info@clwacademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01159565008
Carlton le Willows Academy is a thriving and successful school committed to supporting the personal growth and academic success of all its students. Once you step through the doors you will find dedicated, enthusiastic staff working with committed and focused students, keen to achieve their very best.
An exciting place to learn, the Academy boasts a brand new state of the art building and a purpose-built sixth form centre. There is currently more work ongoing in our West block to create new science labs and purpose built classrooms – all designed to ensure a bright future for the generations of students to come.
The Carlton le Willows family is proud of our long-standing record of academic achievement with students’ results consistently placing us amongst the top performing schools in the county.
Carlton le Willows students know that they come to a happy school where discipline, hard work and learning go hand in hand with respect, courtesy and kindness.
Arranging a visit to Carlton le Willows Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@clwacademy.org.uk.
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