finance Officer

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Saltburn by the Sea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking a Finance Officer to join its administration team. The successful candidate will bring strong organizational skills, have a financial background, and experience with SAGE 200. The role requires confidence in IT systems, the ability to work under pressure, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment that aligns with school holidays.

Benefits

Wellbeing Support

Commitment to safeguarding

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy office environment is essential.
• Self-motivated and able to act on one's own initiative.
• Possess excellent literacy, numeracy, administrative, and ICT skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the administration systems within the school.
• Undertake administrative, financial, and organizational processes.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and governors.

Skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Communication

Attention to detail

IT systems proficiency

Tools

SAGE 200

SIMS system

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our governors are seeking to appoint a Finance Officer to join our administration team working with our Business Manager. You will be working in a dynamic and rewarding environment with the flexibility of the school holidays. We need an inspiring and dedicated individual who will bring organisation and efficiency to our administration team. You will have a financial background and possibly previous experience of working with SAGE 200, processing of invoices, and experience of the administration and reconciliation of payroll.

This role requires a high degree of confidence and capability in the use of IT systems. You will play a key role in maintaining the administration systems within the school. You should be flexible, able to work under pressure, and capable of organizing and prioritizing work commitments. Under the guidance of senior staff, you will undertake administrative, financial, and organizational processes within the school. Experience of working in a busy office environment is essential, as is a professional, adaptable attitude in sometimes pressured situations.

In this role, you will:

1. Work in a positive, creative, and supportive environment
2. Have experience with SAGE 200 and preferably (but not essential) knowledge of the SIMS system
3. Be self-motivated and able to act on your own initiative
4. Have excellent organizational skills
5. Work well under pressure and meet deadlines
6. Undertake appropriate training
7. Be capable of operating computer-based admin systems
8. Be a good communicator, able to work with stakeholders, parents, children, senior management, staff, and governors
9. Possess excellent literacy, numeracy, administrative, and ICT skills
10. Be an organized professional with attention to detail and responsibility for outcomes

What the school offers its staff

Wellbeing Support

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organization is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the 'keeping children safe in education' guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to checks such as:

• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Medical checks
• Online and social media screening
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work verification
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children

You must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.