Finance Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Salary £24,948 - 26,845 pro-rata term-time
- Contract Term Time - Permanent
- Closing Date Apply by 19 February 2023
Varndean School, Brighton
Job Summary
- Job reference orbis/TP/489/30700
- Positions available 1
- Working hours 37
- Closing date 19 February 2023
- Job category Administration & Clerical
- Organisation Brighton & Hove City Council
- Directorate BHCC: External
Finance Officer
Salary Grade: Scale 5 £24,948 - £26,845 per annum, pro rata
Hours: 37 hours per week, we can be flexible for the right candidate and can offer full time or term time working only working and also part working from home.
Start date: As soon as possible
Varndean School requires an enthusiastic, committed and experienced Finance Officer to join our busy Finance department. Excellent all-round finance skills and attention to detail are a prerequisite, along with a flexible attitude and willingness to be part of school life. Previous experience of using school accounting systems, particularly SIMS FMS, would be a distinct advantage.
About the roleThe Finance Dept is at the heart of the school and you would be working closely with the Director of Finance & Operations to ensure the smooth operation of the finance functions including processing purchase orders, paying invoices, reconciling accounts and producing reports.
Closing date: Midday 19 February 2023
Interview date: TBC
How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office: vacancies@varndean.co.uk
Telephone: (01273) 561281
Website: https://www.varndean.co.uk/
Additional informationWork Permits: This role does not meet the requirement for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Points-based Immigration System. Successful candidates will need to evidence that they have the Right to Work in the UK.
Company informationPlease note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Municipal Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Finance Officer roles across Brighton & Hove City Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Municipal Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,948 - £26,845 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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