Finance Coordinator

Finance Coordinator (working at Oaks Park High School and Cheam High School)Start date – 1 June 2026Salary: CAN scale 17-21 (Actual salary pro-rata, term time plus 5 days – £9,857 – £10,799. £27,541 – £30,171 per annum, FTE).Hours per week: 15 per week, across 5 daysWorking hours: 9am – 12pm, Monday to FridayWorking days: 195 days per year (188 term days, plus 2 staff preparation days, plus 5 days to be worked during the school holidays)Location: Trust wide role, primarily based at Oaks Park High SchoolCheam Academies Network is seeking a highly organised and motivated Finance Coordinator to join our Trust Finance Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and numeracy skills who wants to play a key role in supporting the smooth financial operations of a busy secondary school.The Trust is based in the London Borough of Sutton, and works across two local schools based in Cheam and Carshalton, providing secondary education for 3500 students.WHY JOIN US?Supportive and collaborative Finance TeamTraining and development opportunitiesFamily‑friendly core hours (09:00–12:00)A role that makes a meaningful contribution to school operationsTHE ROLE:The Finance Coordinator will support the accurate processing of financial information and provide high‑quality administrative support to staff, parents, and external partners. Key responsibilities include:Coordinating and processing school trips and other chargeable items on the parent payment systemSupporting staff and parents with payment system queriesAssisting with the processing of lettings incomeUndertaking financial entries in line with Trust proceduresResearching contracts and obtaining straightforward quotesSupporting auditors and external financial processesContributing to the smooth running of the Finance OfficeTo perform such similar duties as required by Headteachers and Trust Finance Manager/CFO.See job description for further detailsClosing dates for applications: 9am, Monday 11 May 2026Cheam Academies Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Cheam Academies Network is an equal opportunities employer.