Finance Officer

Monarch Education Furniture; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Monarch Education is seeking a Finance Officer to manage financial operations within a school in Birmingham. Responsibilities include managing transactions, maintaining records, and supporting budgeting and reporting, ideal for candidates with finance experience and AAT qualification. The role offers flexible working, continuous development opportunities, and competitive pay.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Continuous learning and development

Refer a Friend Scheme bonus

Exclusive vacancies within local Schools

Competitive daily rates

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance or accounting roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Experience with Sage 50 accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Managing accounts payable and receivable within the school setting.
• Reconciling bank statements and financial records.
• Processing invoices and payroll.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Financial support

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Sage 50

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Job Vacancy: Finance Officer

Location: Birmingham

Organisation: Monarch Education

Shift Patterns: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for accuracy and efficiency? Monarch Education is seeking a dedicated Finance Officer to join our team working within a school in Birmingham.

About The Role

As a Finance Officer, you will be responsible for managing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the financial operations of the school. Your expertise will ensure financial processes run smoothly and in compliance with relevant regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing accounts payable and receivable within the school setting
• Reconciling bank statements and financial records
• Processing invoices and payroll in Sage 50
• Maintaining accurate financial records and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office Suite
• Assisting with budgeting and financial reporting for the school
• Supporting audit processes and compliance documentation
• Providing financial support and advice to relevant school departments
  
  

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in finance or accounting roles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Experience with Sage 50 accounting software
• AAT qualification (or equivalent) is essential
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Relevant experience in a school environment is preferred
  
  

What We Offer

Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Affinity Academy - continuous learning and development!
• A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200
• Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts
• Competitive daily rates
  
  

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

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