Finance Officer - Leeds Secondary School

Marchant Recruitment; Ledston; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff pension

Wellness initiatives

Great transport links

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a meticulous School Finance Officer for a Leeds-based secondary school. You will manage day-to-day financial operations, process purchase orders, reconcile accounts, and assist with year-end audit preparations.

The role offers 37 hours per week, full-year or enhanced term-time options, and a competitive salary (£34,000 – £39,000). The school emphasizes an outstanding environment with supportive administration and strong governance.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase orders and reconciling accounts.
• Managing invoice queries and monitoring departmental budgets.
• Assisting with year-end audit preparations.

Tools

FMS

Access Education

PS Financials

Job description

An exceptionally well-managed secondary school in Leeds is seeking a meticulous School Finance Officer for a permanent June start. Working closely with the School Business Manager, the successful candidate will manage the day-to-day financial operations of the academy. Responsibilities include processing purchase orders, reconciling accounts, managing invoice queries, monitoring departmental budgets, and assisting with year-end audit preparations.

The School Environment

Holding an "Outstanding" rating across all areas, the school is a scholarly, calm, and well-ordered workplace that prizes logic and efficient systems. Leadership respects professional integrity and protects administrative staff from unnecessary disruptions, ensuring a stable environment focused entirely on operational excellence.

Requirements

• Essential: Proven experience managing financial transactions and bookkeeping specifically within a UK secondary school or college is a must.
• Essential: You must have the legal right to work in the UK.

High proficiency in school finance software (such as FMS, Access Education, or PS Financials) and advanced Excel skills.

Key Details & Benefits

• Hours: 37 hours per week (Full-year or enhanced term-time options considered).
• Salary Range: £34,000 – £39,000 per annum (exceptional rate for school finance administration).
• Benefits: Highly supportive and structured administrative department.
• Access to robust local government pension benefits and staff wellness initiatives.
• Prime location with exceptional local transit links and commuting convenience.

Finance Officer - Leeds Secondary School Leeds, England, United Kingdom