Finance Officer - Lewisham

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with a Lewisham school to recruit a Finance Officer on a full-time basis. The role focuses on supporting day-to-day financial operations within the school and ensuring accurate records.

You will process invoices, payments and purchase orders, assist with budgets and financial reporting, and liaise with suppliers and staff. A degree or relevant financial qualification is desirable, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Finance Officer or similar finance role.
• Strong knowledge of financial processes and procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Confident working with financial systems and spreadsheets.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.
• A degree or relevant financial qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the school.
• Processing invoices, payments, purchase orders and financial transactions.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting reconciliations.
• Assisting with budgets, monitoring expenditure and financial reporting.
• Liaising with suppliers, staff and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring financial procedures and relevant policies are followed.
• Providing general administrative support to the finance function.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Independent work

Education

Degree or financial qualification

Job description

Finance OfficerFull-Time | 5 Days per Week | LewishamAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Officer to join a welcoming and supportive school based in Lewisham.We are looking for a highly organised and knowledgeable finance professional with previous experience working within a finance environment, ideally within a school or education setting. A degree or relevant financial qualification is preferred, alongside strong knowledge of financial processes and procedures.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a lovely school environment where staff are valued and supported, with genuine opportunities for professional growth, development and progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the school
• Processing invoices, payments, purchase orders and financial transactions
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting reconciliations
• Assisting with budgets, monitoring expenditure and financial reporting
• Liaising with suppliers, staff and external stakeholders
• Ensuring financial procedures and relevant policies are followed
• Providing general administrative support to the finance function

About You

Previous experience in a Finance Officer or similar finance roleStrong knowledge of financial processes and proceduresExcellent attention to detail and strong organisational skillsConfident working with financial systems and spreadsheetsAbility to work independently while contributing positively to a teamA degree or relevant financial qualification is desirable

If you are an experienced finance professional looking for a rewarding role within a supportive school environment, with opportunities to develop your career, we would love to hear from you. #INDLSS