Finance Officer

Haringey Jobs London; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education provider in the UK is seeking a Finance Officer to provide efficient finance and accounting services. The role includes budget management and payroll administration. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills. This part-time position offers a supportive team and opportunities for professional development within a friendly school environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for progression

Healthy work-life balance

Inclusive environment

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Experience in a school environment is desirable.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Quick learning of new systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient finance and accounting service to the school.
• Support budget management and reporting.
• Conduct payroll administration and reconciliations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Position: Finance Officer

Salary: SO1, £38,256 annum to be pro rata

Hours of work: Part Time 30 hours – Term Time Only

Contract Term: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 29/09/2025 at 12 noon

Interviews: Tuesday 30/09/2025

Start date: Friday 3/11/2025

Bruce Grove is a vibrant and inclusive two form entry school in a socially and ethnically diverse community. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivated and calm person who would enjoy working in a school office environment, has a friendly disposition, enjoys working as part of a team and would be dedicated to the needs of the school and the children. The Finance Officer is responsible for providing an efficient and accurate finance and accounting service to the school, also supporting with budget management and reporting, data analysis, payroll administration, reconciliations and submission of returns. Previous experience of working in a school environment and knowledge of main Information systems is desirable.

This is a permanent position based on a six months’ probationary period. The hours are 30 hours per week term time only.

You will be our desirable candidate if:

• You have great organisational and communication skills, both written and oral
• You are able to remain calm and work under pressure to competing deadlines
• You have strong IT skills, including MS Office, email and internet with the ability to quickly learn new systems
• You are attentive to detail and able to work effectively in a busy environment
• You are a positive role model to all. In return

We can offer you:

• A friendly and supportive team
• Opportunities for progression and development through training, coaching and mentoring
• A healthy work-life balance;
• An inclusive environment where you feel valued
• A supportive leadership team.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please phone School Office to arrange on 0208 885 4200 or email at [e-mail]

We will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response.

Early application is strongly encouraged. Bruce Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk