Finance Officer

BIRKENHEAD SIXTH FORM COLLEGE; Oxton Village; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Finance Officer to join their team. The Finance Officer will be responsible for managing financial operations, including budgeting, administering the student bursary scheme, and providing excellent customer service to staff and students. This role requires strong organisational skills and a commitment to adherence to financial regulations. Flexibility in working arrangements is possible.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Proficient in budgeting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage orders and departmental budgets.
• Administer student bursary scheme.
• Arrange student trips and support financial operations.
• Provide reports as ParentPay administrator.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to appoint an approachable, organised and proactive Finance Officer to join our team. As Finance Officer, you'll be part of a friendly and professional support team, helping to ensure the smooth running of the College's financial operations. From managing orders and organising trips to supporting students through the bursary scheme, your role will make a real difference to staff, students, and the wider College community.

Responsibilities

• Place orders (equipment, textbooks, courses, travel etc.) within agreed timescales, ensuring all expenditure is within budget, and post journals to departmental budgets.
• Administer the student bursary scheme, including the assessment of applications within government guidelines.
• Arrange student trips and staff travel in line with College policies.
• Complete month-end tasks (e.g. credit card and trip reconciliations) accurately and on time.
• Act as ParentPay administrator and provide regular reports.
• Provide excellent customer service to staff, students, and parents.
• Assist with cash handling, banking, and stock checks.
• Contribute to College events such as enrolment and open evenings.
• Work flexibly across the finance and support teams, including providing cover during busy periods.
• Ensure all work complies with the College's financial regulations and policies.

Benefits / Additional Information

Full year or term time available.