Finance Officer: Early Years Funding & School Finances

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

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.