Finance Officer

Sexey's School; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sexey's School in the Quantock Education trust is recruiting a permanent Finance Officer to join the finance team. The role covers day-to-day finances, including invoices, purchase orders, income, and payments, with oversight of outstanding fees.

The post is 37 hours per week in term time plus three weeks across 38 teaching weeks; experience in finance and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance role.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.
• Commitment to teamwork.
• Organised and detail-oriented working.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and purchase orders.
• Record income.
• Manage payments.
• Monitor outstanding fees.
• Assist with financial reconciliations.
• Assist with financial reporting.

Skills

Strong communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Organisation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This permanent Finance Officer post sits in the finance team at Sexey's School, part of The Quantock Education trust. The job covers the school's day-to-day finances: invoices and purchase orders, income, payments, outstanding fees, and support with reconciliations and financial reporting. It is 37 hours a week in term time plus three weeks, across 38 working weeks. Sponsorship is not available, and candidates need previous finance experience and strong Excel skills.

What the job involves

• Process invoices and purchase orders
• Record income
• Manage payments
• Monitor outstanding fees
• Assist with financial reconciliations
• Assist with financial reporting

Experience

• Previous experience in a finance role

Skills & knowledge

• Good Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong communication skills
• Commitment to accuracy and confidentiality
• Commitment to teamwork
• Organised and detail-oriented working

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK
• References
• Online searches and other pre-employment checks

Nice to have

• Experience in an educational setting