Finance Officer - Flexible Hours & CPD Growth

Moulton School and Science College; Northampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD training

Competitive salaries

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working contracts

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Moulton School and Science College in Northamptonshire is seeking a Finance Officer to oversee day-to-day school finance and payroll functions, ensuring compliance with statutory frameworks and the ATH handbook.

Working closely with a finance colleague, you will manage purchasing, vendor relations, payroll processing, bursary administration and annual audits, contributing to accurate financial reporting and safeguarding compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in school/public sector finance is desirable.
• Knowledge of statutory financial frameworks and audits would be beneficial.
• Familiarity with GDPR and safeguarding policies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end purchasing, including purchase orders, goods receipting, supplier invoices and payment runs.
• Set up supplier accounts and verify bank details to prevent fraud; manage vendor records.
• Administer income, debt collection, bursary payments and trip finance; reconcile accounts with the Assistant Business Manager.

Job description

Moulton School and Science College in Northamptonshire is seeking a Finance Officer to oversee day-to-day school finance and payroll functions, ensuring compliance with statutory frameworks and the ATH handbook.

Working closely with a finance colleague, you will manage purchasing, vendor relations, payroll processing, bursary administration and annual audits, contributing to accurate financial reporting and safeguarding compliance.