Finance Officer
- Salary: £25-30k
- Location: Surbiton, Surrey KT6
- Job Type: Full Time, 36 hours per week
We are seeking a dedicated Finance Officer to join our finance team and provide efficient and effective financial support in line with our Academy's core financial responsibilities. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day processes accurately and timely, supporting the Senior Finance Officer and adapting tasks to meet the department's needs.
Day to Day of the role:
- Provide high-quality financial administrative support under the direction of the Head of Finance.
- Maintain confidentiality and prevent disclosure of sensitive information.
- Input information into financial systems, process purchase orders, and monitor goods received notes.
- Handle financial post, process invoices, and deal with queries from suppliers and customers professionally.
- Prepare payment lists for BACS processing and send out remittance advice and sales receipts.
- Assist with banking, record monthly catering income and hospitality expenditure, and process staff expense payments.
- Maintain detailed records of non-invoiced income and expenditure and perform monthly bank reconciliations.
- Raise sales invoices, review the Debtors ledger, and chase outstanding debts.
- Support financial management of trips and events, including using Parent Pay and IRIS Financials.
- Record school fund income and maintain the Gift Aid register.
- Assist with HR/Payroll related administration as requested.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience in financial administration within an educational setting is desirable.
- Proficiency in using financial systems such as IRIS Financials, Parent Pay, and Arbor.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines.
- Good communication skills and a professional manner.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to undertake training and participate in professional development.
Benefits:
- Full-time role with a 36-hour workweek.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
To apply for the Finance Officer position, please apply to this posting directly or email me at