Finance Officer - Large School In Dudley

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

Job summary

Dudley, Birmingham-based school is seeking a Finance Officer to manage daily financial operations and support strategic financial planning. Immediate start, full-time permanent role with options for long-term temporary placement, offering a competitive salary based on experience.

You will handle ledgers, budgeting support, reconciliations, and compliance, working closely with the School Business Manager to sustain robust financial administration in an educational setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance, accounting, or bookkeeping role, preferably in a school.
• Strong proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day financial operations, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and invoicing.
• Assisting with budget preparation, financial monitoring, and reporting.
• Performing bank reconciliations and managing petty cash records.
• Collaborating closely with the School Business Manager and senior leadership on financial administration.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, audits, and school policies.

Skills

Financial software

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Finance Officer Role | Dudley, Birmingham

Job Advertisement

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Finance Officer to join a supportive and forward-thinking school in Dudley, Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional looking to make a positive impact within an educational setting.

Role: Finance Officer

Location: Dudley, Birmingham

Start Date: Immediate / As soon as possible

Salary: Competitive (Dependent on experience)

Contract Type: Full-time (Permanent or long-term temporary options available)

Environment: Collaborative school team with strong leadership and well-established administrative systems

Key Responsibilities:

Managing day-to-day financial operations, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and invoicing.

Assisting with budget preparation, financial monitoring, and reporting.

Performing bank reconciliations and managing petty cash records.

Collaborating closely with the School Business Manager and senior leadership on financial administration.

Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, audits, and school policies.

Requirements:

Proven experience in a finance, accounting, or bookkeeping role (previous experience within a school or education setting is an advantage).

Strong proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.

Excellent organisational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.