Finance Officer

Marchant Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant secondary school in Colchester is seeking a highly organized and experienced Finance Officer to manage day-to-day financial activities. This role involves processing invoices, preparing financial reports, assisting with budget management, handling transactions for school activities, and liaising with suppliers and parents. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in a finance role, strong knowledge of financial software, and excellent attention to detail. A competitive salary will be offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance or accounting role, preferably in a school environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial software and excellent understanding of accounting principles.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial activities including processing invoices.
• Prepare reports for the senior leadership team and governors.
• Assist with budget management and financial forecasting.
• Handle financial transactions for school activities.
• Liaise with suppliers and parents regarding financial queries.

Skills

Knowledge of financial software

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive approach

Tools

SIMS FMS

IRIS Financials

Sage for Education

Access Education Finance

Job description

We are currently seeking a highly organised-di/ and experienced Finance Officer to join a vibrant secondary school in Colchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to play a crucial role in the schools financial management and administrative operations. The school is known for its supportive working environment and commitment to both staff and student well-being.

The Role

The school is looking for a dedicated Finance Officer to manage the day-to-day financial activities of the school. You will be a key member of the administrative team ensuring financial compliance and providing support to the wider school community. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the schools finances including processing invoices, handling payments and reconciling bank statements.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and preparing reports for the senior leadership team and governors.
• Assisting with budget management and financial forecasting to ensure the schools long-term stability.
• Handling all financial transactions related to school trips, events and a variety of school activities.
• Liaising with suppliers, parents and staff regarding financial queries and transactions.

The ideal candidate will have experience using school-specific financial software such as SIMS FMS, IRIS Financials, Sage for Education or Access Education Finance.

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for this role you should have:

• Proven experience working in a finance or accounting role preferably within a school or public sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial software and systems and an excellent understanding of accounting principles.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work and the ability to manage a busy workload.

Salary & Application

The salary for this position is competitive and will be based on mű schools support staff pay scale commensurate with your experience and qualifications.

If you are a skilled Finance Officer looking for a new challenge in a supportive school environment please send your application through to us today! We are actively interviewing for this role and encourage you to apply as soon as成 possible.