Finance Officer

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Professional development

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Excellent transport links

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD is seeking a Finance Officer for a secondary school in Hounslow. The role will involve supporting financial operations, ensuring accurate record keeping, and contributing to effective school finance management.

The position is available for immediate start and requires strong numerical ability, attention to detail, and proficiency with Excel and finance systems. AAT or equivalent finance qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounts or bookkeeping.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills are essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase orders, invoices and payments.
• Managing income collection and banking procedures.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and financial systems.
• Supporting budget monitoring and financial reporting.
• Reconciling accounts and resolving financial discrepancies.
• Liaising with suppliers, staff and external stakeholders.
• Supporting payroll and finance administration where required.
• Assisting with audits and year-end financial processes.
• Ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Finance systems

Job description

Finance Officer

Location: Hounslow, West London

Start Date: Immediate Start

Contract: Full-Time

A welcoming and highly regarded secondary school in Hounslow is seeking a dedicated Finance Officer to join their team on an immediate basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive educational environment where staff are valued and encouraged to develop professionally.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the school's financial operations, ensuring accurate record keeping and contributing to the effective management of school finances.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the school's financial operations, ensuring accurate record keeping and contributing to the effective management of school finances.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase orders, invoices and payments
• Managing income collection and banking procedures
• Maintaining accurate financial records and financial systems
• Supporting budget monitoring and financial reporting
• Reconciling accounts and resolving financial discrepancies
• Liaising with suppliers, staff and external stakeholders
• Supporting payroll and finance administration where required
• Assisting with audits and year-end financial processes
• Ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures

School Benefits

The school offers:

• A supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A well-resourced working environment
• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives
• Pension scheme and additional employee benefits
• Excellent public transport links across Hounslow and the surrounding areas
• The opportunity to be part of a successful and inclusive school community

Requirements

To be considered for this Finance Officer position, applicants should have:

• Previous experience within finance, accounts or bookkeeping
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A professional and confidential approach when handling sensitive information

Desirable

• Experience working within an educational setting
• Knowledge of school finance systems such as FMS, Arbor Finance, PS Financials or similar
• AAT qualification or equivalent finance-related qualification

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background.