Finance Officer – 5385

Clear IT Recruitment Limited; Southall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a part-time Finance Officer to manage school finances in Southall, London. The role involves producing budget reports, providing financial advice, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Applicants should have GCSEs in English and Maths, along with experience in finance and project management. An enhanced DBS check is also required.

Qualifications

• Proven finance experience is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Manage school finances and produce budget reports.
• Provide financial support to senior leadership.
• Ensure timely payment of invoices.

Skills

Proven experience in Finance

Good working knowledge of FMS and/or SIMS

Experience with MS Packages (Excel)

Managing multiple projects

Education

GCSE in English and Maths

Job description

Our client is seeking a Finance Officer to join them part time, 20 hours a week on a permanent basis, in Southall, London.

This role will be 20 hours per week in Term times and 1 week in school Holidays.

Main purpose of the role

• To provide efficient management of the school finances including budget and other administrative functions
• Produce monthly budget reports highlighting any discrepancies or over/under spends.
• Support the Headteacher, SBM and Governing board.
• Produce annual budget with support of the bursarial team.
• Promote safeguarding and welfare among the children in the school.

Responsibilities

• Place order and pay bills, ensuring delivery is to the correct person.
• Provide financial advice and support to senior leadership.
• Act in accordance with the Schools Financial Value Statement (SVFS) and Ealing Financial Handbook guidance at all times.
• Monitor expenditure and ensure effective budgetary controls.
• Ensure procedures are followed for all deliveries, ensuring they are verified and signed for.
• Search for procurement ensuring best value for the school alongside SBM.
• Monitor staff salary report form and input into accounting software.
• Assist with school audit.
• Responsible for bank reconciliation checking statement against income and expenditure.
• Ensure all invoices are paid in a timely manner.
• Manage the school's cashflow and maximise the school's interest within financial, legal, and regulatory constraints.
• Any other financial or administrative task that the Headteacher may need help with.

Desired Knowledge

• GCSE in English and Maths
• Proven experience in Finance, Human Resources or similar field or qualification
• Experience of managing multiple projects
• Good working knowledge of FMS and/or SIMS
• Experience with MS Packages e.g. Excel
• Ideal able interested in studying towards a CSBM/DSBM qualification
• Must be able to hold an enhanced DBS check.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.

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