Finance Officer

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

Job summary

Acland Burghley School seeks an exceptional Finance Officer to join its Finance and HR team from September 2025. The role involves detailed management of school finances, supporting leadership and a collaborative approach within a vibrant educational setting. Candidates should exhibit excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with experience in school finance or relevant educational finance sectors.

Qualifications

• Highly organized with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to use a variety of systems and databases.
• Experience in finance related role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage school finances effectively and efficiently.
• Work closely with administration and budget holders.
• Contribute to developing opportunities for young people.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of school finance

Education

Experience in school finance role

Finance qualification

Job description

Finance Officer

35hrs 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 looking to appoint an outstanding Finance Officer with a keen eye for detail to work as part of our well-established Finance and HR team. This is a key role in our school, working closely with the Site Team, Central Administration Team, senior leaders and budget holders, to provide effective and efficient management of school finances.

The successful candidate will be highly organised with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to use a variety of systems and databases. They will be passionate about developing opportunities for young people and share our ambition to make Acland Burghley an outstanding school.

We are an outward looking school, working in close partnership with other local schools, which can lead to a wide range of opportunities for professional development. We are part of a strong local network of school finance professionals.

The post would be suitable for candidates with experience in a school finance related role, or a finance professional with an understanding of the sector. The post is based within a strong and supportive team that is integral to the successful running of our school.

Situated close to Hampstead Heath in the heart of North London, Acland Burghley is a mixed, inclusive, community comprehensive that enjoys high levels of parental support and a close collaborative relationship with other local schools. It is part of the popular and highly successful LaSWAP post-16 consortium with Parliament Hill, La Sainte Union and William Ellis Schools.

We expect all staff to share the school’s commitment to the protection and safety of children and young people.This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and online check.

An application form and details of this post are available on our website by following this link: Acland Burghley School - Employment opportunities or by contacting the school by phone or email. To arrange an informal telephone conversation, please email Alex Goldring, our Business Manager at [e-mail]. Please note: we do not accept CVs.

Closing date: 9am Monday 7 July 2025

Interview date: Thursday 10 July 2025

Acland Burghley School, Burghley Road, London NW5 1UJ

0207 485 8515

W: www.aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk

E: [e-mail]