School Finance Officer

Salary: £36,076 – £37,386 per year

Position: School Finance Officer

Location: London, SE4

Role: Temp to Perm (perm after 12 weeks)

Start: ASAP

Hours: 35 per week

Salary: £36,076 – £37,386per annum

Our client is a Federation of Schools based in Southeast London. We are looking to appoint a Finance Officer to join their Finance team at their school in London, SE4. You will support the Finance Operations Manager in delivering an efficient and accurate Finance service to the Headteacher and school staff.

The Federation educates 2,800 students in Lewisham and comprises of three schools. The group is a hard federation made up of both voluntary aided and foundation schools and, as such, benefit from being more autonomous than other groups.

You will be responsible for processing all financial accounts and transactions for the school and maintaining records in the Federation’s finance system. You will provide support to Department budget holders and be responsible for the management of accounts payable, journal posting, online banking and BACS payments.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience within a finance role providing a budget management and budget reporting service involving large and complex budgets. An AAT or professional accountancy qualification or equivalent is desirable.

The successful candidate will have a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, excellent written and oral communication skills, strong ICT skills and a collaborative approach. You will be well organised and self-motivated.

Previous experience working within an education is advantageous, but not essential.

The successful candidate will join the school on a temp to perm basis, transferring to a permanent contract with the school after 12 weeks.

The salary is £36,076 – £37,386per annum.

The hours are 35 per week, all year round. Working Monday – Friday, 8am-4pm.

Parking is available