Finance Secretary
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Position Overview & Specifications
Cubert School is seeking a friendly and hardworking team player to join the School Office Team as a Finance Secretary.
The applicant will need to be an excellent multitasker, have confident IT skills and be able to work under pressure in a busy office environment.
The main purpose of this role is to provide financial, administrative and clerical support to the School.
The main duties will be;
· Provide a professional and confidential secretarial service to the school, including word processing, reports and publications.
· Operate the school’s accounting system including order processing, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, petty cash, bank processing and report generation, working closely with the Bursar.
· Keep accurate and up to date budget information.
· Attend finance team meetings.
· Maintain electronic and manual records including completion of returns, reports and statistics as required by the Local Authority/Dfe
· Update the school records, ensuring all files remain up to date in accordance with GDPR.
Hours of work will be;
Monday – Friday, term time only plus 5 training days
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, 9am-3pm
Wednesday, Thursday 9am – 4.30pm
(30.5 Hours)
We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 30.5 per week
Salary: £22,557.00-£27,660.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newquay: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 24/04/2023
Reference ID: finance secretary
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Finance Secretary roles across Cubert School'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 General.
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 £22,557 - £27,660 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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