Education Finance Officer: Reconciliations, Payroll & Audit

The Fernwood School; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fernwood School in Wollaton, Nottingham is seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join our friendly Finance Team on-site. You will help deliver a high-quality financial service, ensuring accuracy, reliability and timely reporting to support pupils and staff.

The role requires strong reconciliation skills, a solid grounding in accounting processes and a proactive approach to maintain robust financial controls.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 or equivalent qualification with relevant work experience.
• Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting processes.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience of month end processes, preparing journals, reconciling control accounts, and maintaining financial records.
• The knowledge and ability to apply appropriate accounting treatment to financial transactions.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to work effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• A proactive approach and commitment to high standards.
• Experience within an academy trust, school or public sector finance environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support reconciliations, payroll, VAT 126, and month-end procedures.
• Maintain accurate financial records and strong financial controls across the organisation.
• Assist with audits and liaise with stakeholders.
• Contribute to a high-quality finance service supporting pupils and staff.

Skills

Reconciliation skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Numerical/analytical skills

Attention to detail

Month end processes

Journals preparation

Communication with stakeholders

Organisational skills

Education

AAT Level 4 or equivalent

Job description

The Fernwood School in Wollaton, Nottingham is seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join our friendly Finance Team on-site. You will help deliver a high-quality financial service, ensuring accuracy, reliability and timely reporting to support pupils and staff.

The role requires strong reconciliation skills, a solid grounding in accounting processes and a proactive approach to maintain robust financial controls.