Finance Officer - Early Years Funding

CV Screen; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established educational institution in Royal Leamington Spa is looking for a Finance Officer specialized in Early Years Funding. You will manage monthly accounts and ensure compliance with funding regulations. The ideal candidate has finance experience, particularly in an educational setting, and is proficient in financial systems such as Xero and Excel. This full-time role offers a salary of £28,000 plus excellent benefits, including holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in an education or childcare finance environment.
• Proficiency with financial systems such as Xero and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organisational skills with a detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage monthly management accounts and reports.
• Submit and reconcile Early Years Funding to the Local Authority.
• Process payroll, pension contributions, and staff expenses.
• Manage invoicing for school fees and ensure debt collection.
• Support the finance team with administrative duties and reporting.

Skills

Experience in a finance role

Financial systems proficiency (Xero, Excel)

Strong organisational skills

Job description

Finance Officer - Early Years Funding (58548)

Posted 15 July 2025

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 / annum + Benefits

Job Location

• United Kingdom England West Midlands Warwickshire Leamington Spa

Finance Officer Early Years Funding. Location: Leamington Spa | Salary: £28,000 + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Finance Officer looking to take the next step in your career? Were recruiting for a Finance Officer with Early Years Funding experience, to join a well-established independent educational institution in Leamington Spa. With over 90 years of excellence in the sector, this organisation is known for delivering a bespoke learning experience and fostering strong community values. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit operations team in a full-time, 100% office-based role.

Duties & Responsibilities

Prepare and manage monthly management accounts and produce reports aligned to departmental budgets.

Submit and reconcile Early Years Funding to the Local Authority and manage related reporting.

Process payroll, pension contributions, and staff expenses accurately and in a timely manner.

Manage income streams including invoicing for school fees and ensuring timely debt collection.

Support the wider finance team with administrative duties, reporting and financial planning.

What Experience is Required

Experience working in a finance role, ideally within an education or childcare environment.

Proficiency with financial systems such as Xero and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Strong organisational skills with a proactive and detail-oriented approach.

Salary & Benefits

Salary : £28,000 per annum

Benefits include: 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), pension scheme, training and development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Location

Based in central Leamington Spa, this role is easily commutable from Warwick, Kenilworth, Coventry, Rugby, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Banbury.

How to Apply

Please send your CV in strict confidence to Kate Morgan at CV Screen for immediate consideration.

Alternate Job Titles

• School Finance Officer
• Education Finance Assistant
• Bookkeeper Education Sector
• Early Years Funding Administrator

Kate Morgan

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