Education Finance Officer - Budget & Ledger Expert

Marchant Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley, Birmingham-based school is seeking a Finance Officer to manage daily financial operations and support strategic financial planning. Immediate start, full-time permanent role with options for long-term temporary placement, offering a competitive salary based on experience.

You will handle ledgers, budgeting support, reconciliations, and compliance, working closely with the School Business Manager to sustain robust financial administration in an educational setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance, accounting, or bookkeeping role, preferably in a school.
• Strong proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day financial operations, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and invoicing.
• Assisting with budget preparation, financial monitoring, and reporting.
• Performing bank reconciliations and managing petty cash records.
• Collaborating closely with the School Business Manager and senior leadership on financial administration.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, audits, and school policies.

Skills

Financial software

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Dudley, Birmingham-based school is seeking a Finance Officer to manage daily financial operations and support strategic financial planning. Immediate start, full-time permanent role with options for long-term temporary placement, offering a competitive salary based on experience.

You will handle ledgers, budgeting support, reconciliations, and compliance, working closely with the School Business Manager to sustain robust financial administration in an educational setting.