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Finance & Administration Officer - Scale 5

37 hours per week | Term Time plus 2 weeks (41 weeks)

Salary: £24,910 - £26,143

The Boswells School - Part of the Chelmsford Learning Partnership

Numbers. Organisation. Impact.

If you thrive on precision, enjoy variety, and want your work to directly support student success-this could be your perfect role.

The Boswells School, a proud member of the Chelmsford Learning Partnership, is seeking a highly organised, proactive Finance & Administrative Officer to play a vital role in keeping our school running smoothly and efficiently.

Why Join Us?

·Be part of a forward-thinking Trust - Chelmsford Learning Partnership
·Work in a supportive, collaborative and high-performing school
·Make a tangible difference to students, staff and the wider community
What You'll Be Doing

Managing day-to-day financial processes - purchase orders, invoices and transactions
Supporting budget monitoring and financial reporting
Administering school trips and ParentPay systems
Maintaining contracts, records, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations
Providing high-quality administrative support across school operations
Essential Skills & Experience

We're looking for someone who is:

Experienced in finance, accounting or financial administration
Educated to NVQ Level 3
Confident using financial systems and IT packages
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Able to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
A clear communicator, able to liaise effectively with staff and stakeholders
Calm under pressure and a strong team player
You'll Also Bring

Strong numeracy and analytical skills
Confidence supporting and advising staff on financial matters
A commitment to high professional standards, confidentiality and accuracy
Safeguarding Commitment

The Boswells School and the Chelmsford Learning Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment.

At The Boswells School, you'll join a team that values excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement-where your contribution truly matters.

Ready to apply?

If you're looking for a rewarding, flexible role where your skills make a real impact-we'd love to hear from you.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.
As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted.  This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the School

The Boswells School is a large 11-18 secondary school that serves the area of north Chelmsford. The school is an extremely popular, over-subscribed convertor academy that enjoys an excellent reputation in the local and wider community. We were graded ‘Good’ in every area by OFSTED in February 2017 and are working towards our goal of becoming a truly great school.