Finance Officer

Job title and organisation: Finance Officer - Whitecote Primary School
Salary: C1 SCP 12 Full time salary £29,542
Hours: 37 per week (Term Time Only plus 5 days)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Whitecote Primary School, Wellington Grove, Bramley, Leeds LS13 2LQ
Closing Date and Time: Monday 23 November 2026 at 9am

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and highly organised Finance Officer to join our welcoming and hardworking office team. This is an important role within the school, supporting the effective day-to-day management of both financial and administrative functions.

As a key member of our team, you will play a vital part in ensuring that our school runs smoothly, helping to create an environment where staff and pupils can thrive. The role is varied and rewarding, requiring someone who is proactive, reliable and able to manage competing priorities with care and attention.

We are looking for someone who is approachable, professional and committed to delivering a high-quality service to the whole school community.

Why Join Whitecote?

At Whitecote, we pride ourselves on being a supportive and inclusive school community, where every member of staff is valued and plays an important role in the life of the school. You will be joining a friendly, collaborative team who are committed to working together to achieve the very best outcomes for our pupils. We offer a positive working environment, opportunities to develop your skills, and the chance to make a real difference in a busy and rewarding school setting.

The successful candidate will

• Have experience of working in a busy finance role, ideally within a school environment
• Be highly organised, with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building positive relationships with staff, pupils and visitors
• Be confident in the use of IT systems, including spreadsheets and databases
• Be able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines effectively
• Handle sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for this position, please visit the school website.

Completed application forms to be returned to office@whitecote.co.uk. We will contact shortlisted candidates in due course.

Closing date:9:00am on Monday 23rd November

Whitecote Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Whitecote Primary School is committed to equality of opportunity and fair treatment. We follow the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice and the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We will consider applications from individuals with criminal records but requires applicants to disclose all relevant information, and it will discuss any disclosures before making a final decision on an offer of employment.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children's barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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