Finance Officer – Exceptional Secondary School – Wandsworth

Marchant Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Exceptional Secondary School in Wandsworth, London is seeking a Finance Officer to join its business support team with immediate start. The role supports the smooth financial operation of the school, working with senior leaders to manage budgets, purchasing and financial compliance.

You will process purchase orders, invoices and reconciliations, monitor departmental budgets, support financial reporting and audits, and help maintain clear financial systems within a professional, well-organised

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase orders, invoices and reconciliations
• Monitoring departmental budgets and expenditure
• Supporting financial reporting and audit processes
• Working closely with senior leaders and budget holders

Job description

A successful and forward-thinking secondary school in Wandsworth is seeking a skilled Finance Officer to join its business support team starting as soon as possible.

This role is essential to the smooth financial operation of the school and involves working closely with senior leaders to manage budgets, purchasing and financial compliance. The school has clear financial systems in place and values accuracy, accountability and professionalism.

The Finance Officer will work within a stable and experienced support team and will be trusted with significant responsibility, including monitoring budgets and supporting audits.

Key aspects of the role include:

Processing purchase orders, invoices and reconciliations

Monitoring departmental budgets and expenditure

Supporting financial reporting and audit processes

Working closely with senior leaders and budget holders

The school offers:

Clear financial systems and structured processes

A supportive leadership team that values the finance function

Opportunities to develop within school finance

A professional, well-organised working environment

This role is ideal for a Finance Officer who enjoys responsibility, precision and working as part of a trusted operational team.

Finance Officer – Exceptional Secondary School – Wandsworth London, England, United Kingdom