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Finance Officer

3 days per week - All year round

We are looking for someone to work as part of a close-knit team, delivering a high-quality finance service to colleagues, parents and the wider school. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the transition to a new Finance system and to help ensure continuing high quality service delivery post implementation.

Working closely with the Finance Manager and another Finance Officer we are looking for someone to join this small friendly team who possesses a ‘can do’ attitude, has an eye for detail and communicates in a polite, helpful and empathetic manner.

The successful candidate will at be at least Part Qualified AAT or with equivalent experience, have GCSE Maths and English and be experienced in using sales and purchase ledger systems and Microsoft Office applications to at least intermediate level.

The post is permanent, 3 days per week (days to be agreed and some flexibility offered). This role is all year round.

Informal visits welcome; please contact the HR department for further details.

Salary circa £27,000 - £29,000 per annum which will be paid pro rata.

St Michael’s Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and online digital presence checks if invited to interview.

We reserve the right to appoint to this role prior to the closing date.

About St Michael's Prep School

St Michael's Prep School Otford Court, Row Dow, Otford Kent TN14 5RY United Kingdom

St Michael’s Prep is a non-selective coeducational school for 2-13 year olds. The school is set in a stunning 100 acre site and has some of the finest facilities in Kent.

Head

Nik Pears

Values and vision

Joy is at the heart of life at St Michael’s: the joy of our children, the joy of our community and the Joy and Wonder of Learning. St Michael’s is driven by a passionate belief in the value and power of learning: for children, for teachers, for parents and everyone who comes into contact with us.

St Michael’s is an inclusive school where each individual is known, valued and celebrated. We want our children to embrace each day and be inspired by their lessons and co-curricular activities.

We believe in providing a rounded education where children can pursue their passions, challenge themselves and enjoy a creative and innovative curriculum. We are continually looking for ways to improve our curriculum and facilities, making them more vibrant, inspiring and in step with our ever-changing world. Access to our 100 acre site plays an important role in the pupils’ learning and growth, developing them into mindful and knowledgeable citizens who will care for their environments throughout their lives.

Our growth mindset approach to teaching and learning ensures that every child understands the value of failure in their path to success. St Michael’s children are not afraid to get things wrong, or judgemental of others’ mistakes, and this is something they carry with them.

Our school motto: perseverantia, sapientia, gratia (perseverance, wisdom and gratitude) encapsulates our ethos of striving for success and using our skills to make a difference. These values are instilled daily throughout the St Michael’s journey.

We strongly believe that in order to teach our children about the importance of life-long learning, we must first model this ourselves. Our staff undergo regular professional development and parents are also invited to a range of workshops on relevant topics.

We are confident that when our pupils move on from St Michael’s, they will use the wisdom, skills and values that we taught them to make a positive change in the world.

ISI report

“Children’s personal and emotional development is outstanding. The children have learnt age appropriate independent skills. They feel safe, secure and happy, enabling them to make progress and be ready for the next stage of their learning. The excellent learning and care provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend. As the teaching is thoroughly planned based on children’s progress it is matched closely to their needs.”