Finance Officer
| Posting date: | 20 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2026 |
| Location: | Wigan, WA3 1EW |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75810098 |
Summary
Lowton St Mary’s CE Primary School & Nursery
Newton Road
Lowton
WA3 1EW
Salary: Grade 5, £6,208 - £6,837 per annum. £13.90 - £15,31 per hour
10 hours per week, term time plus 1 week working 39 weeks per year
Temporary This role is linked to a flexible working arrangement which is due to end on 31st August 2027
Required for September 2026
Working Monday and Tuesday 9.30am - 2.30pm (days are not negotiable however there is some flexibility in start and finish times)
The Governing Board is seeking to appoint a dedicated and organised Part-Time Finance Officer to support the School Business Manager in delivering a high-quality financial service to the school community.
The Role
The successful candidate will undertake a range of financial and accounting duties, including supporting the preparation of the annual school budget and monitoring, recording, and reporting financial activity against approved budgets.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is proactive and has excellent attention to detail.
- Is motivated, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet strict deadlines.
- Has strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels.
- Is committed to the wider life of the school and to enriching opportunities for our children.
About Us
We can offer:
- Friendly, caring, and hardworking children, staff, and governors.
- A school community with strong Christian values.
- A supportive and enthusiastic team dedicated to school improvement and ensuring every child achieves their full potential.
- A commitment to Continued Professional Development.
- A happy and caring working environment where everyone is valued.
If you would like further information or would like to visit our wonderful school, please contact Liz Blaxter School Business Manager on 01942 769710.
This role is linked to a flexible working arrangement which is due to end on 31st August 2027. If the flexible working ends sooner than this date, this contract will end.
Completed applications are to be emailed to recruitment@lowtonsaintmarys.wigan.sch.uk marked for the attention of Mr Sherriff, Headteacher.
As part of the shortlisting process, our school will consider carrying out an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we may want to explore at interview.
If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 769710 E-mail: recruitment@lowtonsaintmarys.wigan.sch.uk Website: https://lowtonstmarysceprimary.net
Closing date: Thursday 11th June 2026
Interview date: Friday 19th June 2026
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check
The employer is committed to safeguarding
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Supporting Documents
↗ Job Description and Person Specification↗ Privacy Notice
↗ Application Form
↗ Childcare Disqualification Requirements
↗ DBS Policy Statement – Schools
↗ Guidance for Safer Working Practice