Finance Officer

ACLAND BURGHLEY SCHOOL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Acland Burghley School in North London is looking for a Finance Officer to manage school finances effectively. The role requires excellent communication skills, organizational abilities, and a background in school finance. Candidates must share the school’s commitment to child protection and development opportunities for young people.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills are essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Experience in managing school finances is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective management of school finances.
• Work closely with senior leaders and budget holders.
• Collaborate with finance and HR teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proficiency with systems and databases

Education

Experience in school finance or finance professionals with sector understanding

Job description

Finance Officer

35 hrs per week, term-time + 3 weeks (42 weeks in total)

Scale SO1 points 22-25 (actual starting salary £36,549 per annum)

Required for September 2025

Acland Burghley School is seeking to appoint an outstanding Finance Officer with a keen eye for detail to join our well-established Finance and HR team. This key role involves working closely with the Site Team, Central Administration Team, senior leaders, and budget holders to ensure effective management of school finances.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and be proficient with various systems and databases. They will share our passion for developing opportunities for young people and our ambition to make Acland Burghley an outstanding school.

We are an outward-looking school, collaborating with other local schools, offering opportunities for professional development. We are part of a strong local network of school finance professionals.

The role is suitable for candidates with experience in school finance or finance professionals with sector understanding. The team is supportive and plays a vital role in the school's success.

Located near Hampstead Heath in North London, Acland Burghley is a diverse, inclusive community comprehensive school with high parental support. We have a close partnership with other local schools and are part of the LaSWAP post-16 consortium with Parliament Hill, La Sainte Union, and William Ellis Schools.

All staff must share our commitment to the safety and protection of children and young people. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and online verification.

Application forms and details are available on our website via the link: Acland Burghley School - Employment opportunities, or by contacting the school by phone or email. For an informal discussion, please email Alex Goldring, our Business Manager. Please note: CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: 9 am Monday, 7 July 2025

Interview date: Thursday, 10 July 2025

Address: Acland Burghley School, Burghley Road, London NW5 1UJ