Finance Officer - Brilliant School In Manchester

Marchant Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is partnering with a leading Manchester school to recruit an experienced Finance Officer who will maintain robust financial controls and support school administration. The role involves managing purchase and sales ledgers, budgeting support, bank reconciliations, reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

You will work closely with the School Business Manager and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance, accounting, or bookkeeping role.
• Experience in a school or education setting is advantageous.
• Strong proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial operations including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and invoicing.
• Assist with budget preparation, financial monitoring, and reporting.
• Perform bank reconciliations and manage petty cash records.
• Collaborate with the School Business Manager and senior leadership on financial administration.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, audits, and school policies.

Skills

Finance management

Bookkeeping

Budgeting

Excel proficiency

Financial software

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Finance Officer to join a supportive and forward-thinking school in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional looking to make a positive impact within an educational setting.

Role: Finance Officer

Location: Manchester

Start Date: Immediate / As soon as possible

Salary: Competitive (Dependent on experience)

Contract Type: Full-time (Permanent or long-term temporary options available)

Environment: Collaborative school team with strong leadership and well-established administrative systems

Key Responsibilities:

Managing day-to-day financial operations, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and invoicing.

Assisting with budget preparation, financial monitoring, and reporting.

Performing bank reconciliations and managing petty cash records.

Collaborating closely with the School Business Manager and senior leadership on financial administration.

Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, audits, and school policies.

Requirements:

Proven experience in a finance, accounting, or bookkeeping role (previous experience within a school or education setting is an advantage).

Strong proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.

Excellent organisational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.

Finance Officer - Brilliant School in Manchester Manchester, England, United Kingdom