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Finance Officer

Liberty Primary, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3EB

This job expired on 23 January 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 January 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 25 hours per week, 41 weeks per year (39 weeks term time plus 2 weeks for Year End and Month End processes during holidays). Working pattern negotiable. Flexible/remote working options will be considered.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: ME7

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Process and manage all invoices, income, banking, and journals.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations, month end processes, and maintain petty cash records.
• Administer finances for school dinners, trips, clubs, nursery payments, extended services and other services.
• Maintain and manage the finance@liberty.merton.sch.uk inbox.
• Prepare year-end accounts and audit-ready documentation.
• Evaluate and prepare annual school budgets with the Headteacher and Governors.
• Support the Headteacher in producing statutory returns including CFR and SFVS.
• Monitor financial performance and provide variance analysis.
• Support financial planning aligned to the school improvement plan.
• Ensure all financial procedures comply with Local Authority, DfE, and audit regulations.

Oversee the daily management of ParentPay, including:

• Uploading payment items
• Monitoring income, generating reports and issuing debt letters
• Escalate ongoing debt issues to the Operations Manager.
• Support other staff with resolving payment issues.

Complete end-of-year rollover and setup for the new academic year.

• Attend SLT and Governing Body/Committee meetings as required to provide financial reports and advice.
• Prepare documentation including budget reports and CFR Returns

Provide courteous reception and administrative support to the Headteacher, including:

• Handling calls, emails, and correspondence
• Arranging hospitality for visitors
• Filing and recordkeeping
• Prioritising urgent matters

Work collaboratively with the administrative team to ensure smooth school operations.

• Support pupil data management (e.g., SIMS, filing paperwork).
• Provide high-quality reception service to parents and visitors.
• Respond to general enquiries by phone, email or in person.
• Maintain a tidy, efficient, and safe office environment.
• Support first aid/welfare procedures for unwell or injured children (as required).
• Follow all school safeguarding procedures, ensuring that all visitors are appropriately checked and recorded.
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of all school data.
• Administer DBS and pre-employment checks for new staff and volunteers.
• Assist with statutory and non-statutory returns and audits (e.g. Census, workforce return).

What the school offers its staff

We are a welcoming and inclusive primary school with a strong focus on staff wellbeing, professional development and teamwork. We offer a supportive working environment where all staff are valued and encouraged to thrive.

Our school provides:

• A friendly, caring team who work collaboratively to support each other and our pupils

• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing, including a positive work–life balance and access to wellbeing support

• High-quality professional development opportunities, including training, mentoring and career progression

• Supportive leadership with an open-door approach

• Well-resourced classrooms and a stimulating learning environment

• Opportunities to contribute to whole-school development and innovation

• A culture of respect, inclusion and high expectations for all

We are committed to investing in our staff and creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, motivated and proud to be part of our school community.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

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Additional documents

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JD Finance Officer - Nov 2025.pdf - 95.9 KB (opens in new tab)

About Liberty Primary

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 442 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Liberty Primary website
• Email address: head@liberty.merton.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02086465290
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/liberty-primary

Arranging a visit to Liberty Primary

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@liberty.merton.sch.uk.

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