Finance Officer Outstanding School – Leeds

Marchant Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Leeds is seeking a Finance Officer to manage finances and support operations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in finance or accounting, excellent attention to detail, and experience with financial software. Responsibilities include managing financial records, reporting, and liaising with stakeholders. This role offers a competitive salary based on pay scale, and applications are encouraged for those looking to join a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance or accounting, preferably in a school environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial software and accounting principles.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build effective relationships.
• Proactive and flexible with workload management.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily financial activities of the school.
• Ensure financial compliance and support wider school community.
• Prepare financial reports for leadership and governors.
• Handle financial transactions related to school activities.
• Liaise with suppliers, parents, and staff on financial queries.

Skills

Loan Processing

Fiscal Management

Accounting Software

Financial Services

Financial Report Writing

QuickBooks

Accounting

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Financial Management

Tools

SIMS

FMS

IRIS Financials

Sage for Education

Access Education Finance

Job description

We are currently seeking a highly organised and experienced Finance Officer to join a vibrant secondary school in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to play a crucial role in the schools financial management and administrative operations. The school is known for its supportive working environment and commitment to both staff and student well-being.

The Role

The school is looking for a dedicated Finance Officer to manage the day-to-day financial activities of the school. You will be a key member of the administrative team ensuring financial compliance and providing support to the wider school community. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the schools finances including processing invoices, handling payments and reconciling bank statements.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and preparing reports for the senior leadership team and governors.
• Assisting with budget management and financial forecasting to ensure the schools long-term stability.
• Handling all financial transactions related to school trips, events and a variety of school activities.
• Liaising with suppliers, parents and staff regarding financial queries and transactions.

The ideal candidate will have experience using school-specific financial software such as SIMS, FMS, IRIS Financials, Sage for Education or Access Education Finance.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience working in a finance or accounting role preferably within a school or public sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial software and systems and an excellent understanding of accounting principles.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work and the ability to manage a busy workload.

Salary & Application

The salary for this position is competitive and will be based on the schools support staff pay scale commensurate with your experience and qualifications.

If you are a skilled Finance Officer looking for a new challenge in a supportive school environment please send your application through to us today! We are actively interviewing for this role and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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