Finance Officer
- Location: London
- Salary: £29,400
- Job Type: Full-time, Term-time only
We are seeking a dedicated Finance Officer to join our team The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high standards of financial integrity within the school environment, managing day-to-day financial processes, and ensuring compliance with the Academies Financial Handbook.
Day to Day of the role:
- Manage financial transactions and administrative procedures of the academy.
- Collect payments using Parent Pay for academy trips and other necessary payments.
- Process order requests and purchase invoices through the academy's accounting system.
- Prepare and manage payment runs and reconcile Statement of Accounts.
- Post employee expenses and enter journals onto the accounting system.
- Assist with bank and credit card statement reconciliations.
- Report monthly budgets to budget holders and liaise with them regarding monitoring and reporting procedures.
- Maintain an accurate Contracts Register and take responsibility for all academy banking.
- Handle incoming and outgoing post and deal with internal and external queries.
- Supervise the Finance Assistant and maintain an appropriate filing system.
- Assist the School Business Manager and carry out general administrative tasks as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths – Grade C/4 or above.
- Experience with financial packages (PS Financials preferred).
- Knowledge of budget setting processes and experience in financial control environments.
- Experience in assisting with budget setting and management.
- Knowledge of Management Information Systems (SIMS Knowledge preferable).
- Educated to A level or equivalent with knowledge of school finance.
- Experience working in multi-ethnic urban schools is advantageous.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary within the pro-rata range.
- Term-time only working schedule.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Being part of a supportive and dedicated team in an educational environment.
How to apply:
To apply for the Finance Officer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.