Finance Officer – Sales Ledger

Start date: September 2026

Salary: NJC Salary Scale 4 Points 7 – 11, currently £27,274 to £29,071 per annum, full time equivalent (£17,358 to £18,502 per annum, actual gross salary)

Hours of work: Permanent, 27.5 hours per week, term time + 1 week. Suitable for someone looking to work school hours only.

We are looking to appoint a highly organised and efficient person to join the Finance Team as a Finance Officer, Sales Ledger at Dallam School.

In this role you will be responsible for the effective administration and control of the sales ledger, ensuring income is accurately recorded, debts are actively managed, and financial procedures are followed in line with school policies and regulations.

The South Westmorland Multi Academy Trust values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.  South Westmorland Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will also undertake online searches in accordance with our responsibilities under keeping children safe in education.

Dallam School is committed to supporting its workforce to achieve a greater work:life balance.  We offer a range of formal and informal flexible working options through our Flexible Working Policy, which have been taken up by a growing number of staff.  We are open to discussing our approach on flexible working options at any stage of the recruitment process or beyond.  Please contact our HR Officer for further details.

An enhanced check with the disclosure and barring service will be undertaken for this post.

If you feel that you have the right experience, skills and enthusiasm please visit the school website www.dallamschool.co.uk or contact: s.morgan@dallamschool.co.uk (015395 65168) for further information.

Closing date for applications: Friday 17th July 2026 at 12pm

Interviews: week commencing 20th July 2026

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