Finance Officer - Independent Co-Educational School – January Start

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

Job summary

An independent school in Ashford seeks a Finance Officer to support financial management and budgeting operations. The ideal candidate will manage fee billing, maintain financial reports, and liaise with suppliers. A strong background in fiscal management and accounting software is essential. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Fully funded training

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in financial operations and budgeting systems.
• Strong understanding of fiscal management principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Support financial management and budgeting for the school.
• Process fee billing and manage financial records.
• Liaise with suppliers and maintain financial reporting.

Skills

Loan Processing

Fiscal Management

Accounting Software

Financial Services

Financial Concepts

Financial Report Writing

QuickBooks

Accounting

Agriculture

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Financial Management

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Independent co-educational school based in Ashford

Finance Officer required January 2026

Finance Officer to support financial operations and school-wide budgeting systems

Our Client is seeking a Finance Officer to support the financial management budgeting and operational systems of a respected independent school. Duties include processing fee billing managing financial records supporting contract administration liaising with suppliers maintaining financial reporting and supporting strategic financial planning alongside senior leadership.

School Information

This independent 1118 school educates approximately 750 pupils and operates within a well-resourced highly structured financial framework. The school is known for its strong long-term financial management excellent facilities and highly stable staffing structure with clear governance and well-established financial procedures in place.

Staff describe the culture as calm professional and strategically driven. Leadership provides a high level of trust and responsibility within the finance team alongside fully funded training and long-term career progression routes within independent school finance. The environment supports both detailed operational work and longer-term financial planning.

Salary

Competitive independent support staff salary scale

Application

Please submit your CV to be considered for this role.

Key Skills

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

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1