What skills and experience we're looking for
General Qualifications & Training
Maths GCSE A* - C (or equivalent) - essential
English GCSE A* - C (or equivalent) - essential
AAT Full or Part-Qualified (or equivalent) - preferred
Experience
Knowledge and understanding of effective financial procedures and controls
Knowledge of up-to-date financial legislation and standards
Experience of working in a customer facing environment
Experience of handling cash – working in a position of trust
Experience of using Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Experience of using bespoke / purpose-built finance systems such as Access
Skills and Knowledge
Excellent attention to detail
Able to review own work for accuracy
Ability to effectively manage a team of colleagues and associated HR processes
Ability to be a team player and work towards aims of the department and wider Trust-team
Ability to prioritise own workload and work to strict deadlines
Ability to be thorough with all working practices
Ability to work independently, using initiative to solve problems and manage queries
Attitude and Personal Qualities
Ability to build sound relationships with customers to improve customer service and work in a team
Excellent time management skills and ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines in the context of conflicting priorities and working on own initiative
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and organise the work of self and others to meet deadlines.
A proactive approach and ability to initiate change
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with others
Excellent communication and presentational skills
An enthusiastic and flexible approach to working routines and practices
Patience and ability to remain calm
Suitability to work with children
Commitment to uphold the Catholic Ethos of the Trust
Commitment to equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice
Sensitivity to community issues
Empathy with children and young people and the provision of a quality service for young people
Other Requirements
Full driving licence and own transport, with willingness to attend different regional school sites
Bosco CET is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and individuals.
Appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory DBS disclosure at an enhanced level (further information can be found at In line with KCSIE, social media checks will be undertaken.
Satisfactory occupational health surveillance.
What the school offers its staff
Employee wellbeing services
Discounted Gym Membership or Home Fitness
Discounted Cinema Tickets
Cycle to Work Scheme
Salary Sacrifice Hybrid/Electric Car Scheme (register using your EPM employee number found on your payslip)
Free eyesight vouchers for screen users
Shared-cost Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) Pension Scheme
Death in Service benefit
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.