Senior Finance Officer

Closing date for applications: 10 September 2026, 9.00am

Interview Date: 18 September 2026

“Ashton Community Science College is a Good School”. (Ofsted 2023)

We are looking for a dedicated, skilled and ambitious professional to join our supportive and friendly business support team within the school. The post is paid on Grade 7, for 37 hours per week, all year round. The FTE salary is £32061 - £36363.

ACSC is a popular and thriving school that sits at the heart of the community, enjoying an excellent reputation locally and across Lancashire. The Governors of ACSC are wishing to appoint a permanent Senior Finance Officer to assist the school business support services. We require a hardworking, reliable and motivated candidate with the ability to multi-task, who has a genuine desire to work in a busy school.

We are looking for someone with an accounts or payroll background who has experience in business and financial management, report creation, business administration, as well as procurement and budget monitoring.

In return we offer a positive and thriving school environment, a great team of staff and a commitment to continuing professional development. 37 hours per week 8 – 4 Monday to Thursday and 8 – 3.30 Friday.

If you are interested in becoming part of our team and helping us to continue our drive for further success, then we would be pleased to hear from you. A full programme of support is available as part of our commitment to investing in high quality staff.

ACSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to provide a disclosure from Disclosure Barring Service before any appointment is confirmed. On-line checks will be carried out on short-listed candidates.

Application documents are available to download in the vacancies section of the school website

Interviews will be held on Friday 18th September.