Experienced School Finance Officer

FOX MORRIS GROUP LTD; Cheddar; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX MORRIS GROUP LTD is seeking an experienced School Finance Officer to oversee day-to-day financial operations within a school environment. The role requires proven school finance experience and strong knowledge of PS Financials.

The successful candidate will manage financial administration, process invoices and payments, and support budget monitoring. Based in Cheddar, Somerset, the role requires meticulous attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and effective communication

Qualifications

• Essential requirements include previous experience in a school finance role.
• Proven working knowledge of PS Financials.
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the DBS Update Service.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial administration and accounting processes.
• Process purchase orders, invoices, payments, and receipts.
• Maintain accurate financial records and reports.
• Support budget monitoring and financial planning activities.
• Reconcile accounts and assist with month-end and year-end procedures.
• Liaise with staff, suppliers, and external stakeholders on finance-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with school financial procedures and policies.

Job description

Experienced School Finance Officer

Location

Cheddar, Somerset

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced School Finance Officer to support the day-to-day financial operations within a school environment. This role requires a candidate with proven school finance experience and strong knowledge of PS Financials.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage financial administration and accounting processes.
• Process purchase orders, invoices, payments, and receipts.
• Maintain accurate financial records and reports.
• Support budget monitoring and financial planning activities.
• Reconcile accounts and assist with month-end and year-end procedures.
• Liaise with staff, suppliers, and external stakeholders on finance-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with school financial procedures and policies.

Essential Requirements (Mandatory)

• Previous experience working in a school finance role.
• Proven working knowledge of PS Financials.
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the DBS Update Service.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Contract Details

• Position: Experienced School Finance Officer
• Location: Cheddar, Somerset
• Start Date: ASAP
• Salary: Dependent on experience

Important

Applications will only be considered from candidates who have school finance experience, experience using PS Financials, and hold a current Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled finance professional to contribute to a busy school environment and make an immediate impact