BSU Finance Officer

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilian Baylis Technology School is seeking a positive, proactive Finance Officer to join the Business Support Unit in London. You will deliver comprehensive financial and administrative support, manage purchase orders, monitor budgets and process invoices using the FMS system.

You will also oversee GDPR data handling contracts and contribute to the smooth daily running of the school office, including occasional site reception duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial administration and budgeting.
• Proficiency with computerised accounting software.
• Strong numerical and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders and monitor curriculum budgets.
• Process invoices via FMS and ensure GDPR data handling.
• Support reception duties and daily school office operations.
• Assist with safeguarding and data management as required.

Job description

LILIAN BAYLIS TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL

"Outstanding"

OFSTED 2023

Business Support Officer: Finance

Required: As soon as possible

Salary: Scale 4, Points 7-10

Hours: 35 hours per week (8:30am - 4:30pm)

"This is a very happy and caring school. Leaders know pupils and their families well. One pupil, typical of many, described the school as 'home."

(OFSTED 2023)

Lilian Baylis Technology School is a mixed, 11-18, inner-city school located in a modern building at Vauxhall, London. We are a multicultural community school that views diversity as one of its greatest strengths. We value our inclusive ethos and strive to ensure all staff and students feel represented and supported.

We are seeking to appoint a positive, flexible, and proactive Finance Officer to join our Business Support Unit. In this vital role, you will deliver comprehensive financial and administrative support, managing purchase orders, monitoring curriculum budgets, processing invoices via FMS, and overseeing GDPR data handling contracts. You will also assist with site reception duties and contribute to the smooth daily running of the school office.

This is an exciting opportunity for an organised individual with strong numerical skills, proficiency in computerised accounting software, and a commitment to maintaining accuracy and high standards. We offer a highly supportive working environment within a culture of success.

Lilian Baylis Technology School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS checks will be required.