Finance officer
Kings Cross Academy, London, N1C 4BT14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
4 January 2027
Closing date
19 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 15 hours a week, term time + 3 weeks
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- Pro rata £12,960 (FTE £35,493)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The finance officer will support the CFO and Head teacher to ensure the schools finance processes are robust and followed at all times.
The finance officer will ensure there is accurate processing of all transactions for the Trust from initial order to payment.
Follow systems and processes to keep accurate records of the schools’ finances.
- Support the CFO and Head teacher to ensure the school finance processes are robust and followed at all times
- Accurately maintain financial records using Sage 200, google sheets, excel and other financial systems
- Processing orders accurately and efficiently, advising staff, dealing with any returns, matching delivery notes and settling invoices
- Ensuring budget holders adhere to the financial procedures at all times
- Liaising with suppliers, reconciling statements and investigating and resolving queries, quickly and accurately
- Purchase Ledger- maintain supplier list, entry and allocation of invoices and payments
- Sales Ledger – raise invoices, allocate income and credit control
- Generating bacs payments and allocation of receipts
- Expenses - processing staff expense claims
- Maintain accurate records for trips and other ad hoc income
- Regular reconciliation of sales and purchase ledger records
- Filing and maintenance of all folders and files relevant to the job role.
- Reporting to and working with the CFO
- Providing financial information when required by staff, governors and auditors
What the school offers its staff
King’s Cross Academy is co-located with a special school Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children. We share a unique learning community in the heart of King’s Cross. Together, we aim to prepare children for the modern world by helping them become confident, resilient and highly successful lifelong learners.
King’s Cross Academy is a two-form entry primary school with a nursery.
Our location also provides exceptional opportunities to work with neighbours including Central Saint Martins, Google, Camley Street Natural Park and the Francis Crick Institute, broadening children’s experiences and raising their aspirations.
Together, King’s Cross Academy and Frank Barnes celebrate the diversity, creativity and culture of our community, ensuring that every child feels a strong sense of belonging and is supported to make the most of their individual talents and potential.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Kings Cross Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 399 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Kings Cross Academy website
- Email address
- bm@kingscrossacademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 02073917042
Thank you for taking an interest in joining us at King’s Cross Academy. Ours is a warm and caring community where we are passionate about bringing out the full potential of each of our pupils.
We are proud of the strength of our many achievements and work tirelessly to build on our tradition of excellence both in and out of the classroom.
We are passionate about making sure that every child leaves King’s Cross Academy with the skills, passion and knowledge required to succeed in secondary education. As a team, we work hard to ensure our pupils know and appreciate what makes them a unique and special learner.
It is our hope to build a community of learners which fosters a culture where lifelong learning is truly embraced. You can see our infographic below which demonstrates the five pillars to our school vision – all the work we do is underpinned by these drivers.
We know that the successful candidate will love working with us. We look forward to hearing from you.
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