Accounts Clerk (maternity cover)

Job Title: Accounts Clerk (Maternity cover)

Job location: King Charles I School 

Salary: SC4 point 7-11 (actual salary: £22,710 - £24,205)

Hours: 37 Hours per week, term time only 

Closing date: Thursday 9 July @ 10:00am

Are you ready to make a difference in an organisation where ambition, collaboration, and innovation drive every decision?

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking to appoint an Accounts Clerk as part of our finance team to cover a period of maternity leave from September 2026.

The successful candidate will support the Senior Finance officer in running the day-to-day financial operations of the school and will undertake responsibilities such as raising purchase orders, petty cash, dealing with goods received and chasing outstanding orders.

The post is 37 hours per week, term time only

The ideal candidate will have: 

• NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification or experience in a relevant discipline 
• GCSEs grade C (or equivalent) in English and mathematics 
• Excellent IT, numeracy and literacy skills
• Experience of working effectively with others to meet common goals 
• Excellent administrational and organisational skills 
• A basic understanding of financial processes and procedures

Why join us?

We recognise that successful people place value on the range of benefits associated with their careers. As your future employer we place value on these too, that is why we are proud to offer:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Annual leave starting at 26 days plus Bank Holidays
• Access to a range of paid special leave provisions to help with life’s emergencies, unpredictable events and significant occasions
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers for DSE users and flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to shopping and lifestyle discounts

About Us:

King Charles I School is a secondary school set within extensive grounds. At King Charles I we work tirelessly to provide an inspiring learning environment for every student which helps them achieve to their full potential. With a focus on academic achievement and with outcomes that are consistently well above the local authority average. 

We are part of Four Stones Gateway Trust, who believe our students deserve nothing less than the best. As a family of like-minded schools, we work collaboratively to provide mutual support, share best practice, and create a thriving, high-performing environment. 

Our work is underpinned by our core values of: Ambition, Commitment, Creativity, and Integrity and a relentless focus on achieving our Trust Dividend to ensure opportunity and success for all by transforming lives through high quality education.

As part of our Trust you will have:

• Opportunities to be part of a collaborative culture whereby you are part of a network where schools and staff work together to excel
• Quality resources and a rich environment, to enable you to develop a personalised approach for every student you teach or support 
• A culture of lifelong learning, emphasising professional growth where your own ambitions are actively encouraged and supported
• A safe and positive physical and psychological environment that welcomes diversity and actively promotes wellbeing. 

Your Application:

Diversity, equality and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law.

We are also fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our requirements under Keeping Children Safe in Education pre-employment checks we will undertake. This role has the opportunity for regular contact with our children and young people and therefore this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and an enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.