Finance Officer Fantastic School – Colchester

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 Finance Officer to manage financial activities, ensure compliance, and maintain financial records. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and excellent knowledge of financial systems. This is a full-time position offering a supportive working environment with competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance or accounting role, preferably in a school or public sector.
• Strong knowledge of financial software and excellent understanding of accounting principles.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships.
• Proactive and flexible with the ability to manage a busy workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial activities and ensure financial compliance.
• Maintain accurate financial records and prepare reports.
• Assist with budget management and financial forecasting.
• Handle financial transactions related to school trips and events.
• Liaise with suppliers, parents, and staff on financial queries.

Skills

Loan Processing

Fiscal Management

Accounting Software

Financial Services

Financial Report Writing

QuickBooks

Accounting

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Financial Management

Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

We are currently seeking a highly organised 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.

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 the 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 possible.

Key Skills

Loan Processing, Fiscal Management, Accounting Software, Financial Services, Financial Concepts, Financial Report Writing, QuickBooks, Accounting, Agriculture, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Financial Management

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1