Finance Officer

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 25.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension scheme

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Excellent public transport links

Descripción de la vacante

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a Finance Officer for a prominent secondary school in Hounslow, West London. The role is a full-time, immediate-start position supporting day-to-day financial operations within a collaborative school environment.

You will handle purchase orders, invoices, payments and banking, maintain records, assist with budgeting and reporting, and help with payroll and audits as required. Prior experience in education finance is desirable.

Formación

• Proven experience in finance, accounts or bookkeeping.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilidades

• Process purchase orders, invoices and payments.
• Manage income collection and banking procedures.
• Maintain accurate financial records and systems.
• Support budget monitoring and financial reporting.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Liaise with suppliers, staff and external stakeholders.
• Assist with payroll and finance administration as required.
• Support audits and year-end processes.

Conocimientos

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organisation

Educación

AAT qualification

Herramientas

MS Excel

FMS/Finance systems

Descripción del empleo

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

• 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

Requirements

• 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.