Finance Officer – Phenomenal Secondary School – Ealing

Marchant Recruitment; Ealing; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment in London is seeking a reliable Finance Officer for a well-established secondary school in Ealing to support day-to-day financial processes with accuracy and confidentiality.

The role involves processing purchase orders, invoices and reconciliations; supporting budget monitoring and financial reporting; maintaining records and audit trails; liaising with suppliers and resolving invoice queries; and payroll-related administration where required.

Qualifications

• Have experience in a finance or accounts-based role.
• Be confident using financial systems and spreadsheets.
• Have strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Be professional, discreet and dependable.
• Enjoy working as part of a supportive team.
• Previous experience in a school or public sector setting would be an advantage but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase orders, invoices and reconciliations
• Supporting budget monitoring and financial reporting
• Maintaining accurate financial records and audit trails
• Liaising with suppliers and resolving invoice queries
• Supporting payroll-related administration where required

Skills

Finance experience

Spreadsheet proficiency

Attention to detail

Professional & discreet

Team player

Public sector experience advantageous

Tools

Financial software

Job description

A well-established and financially well-managed secondary school in Ealing is seeking a reliable and detail-focused Finance Officer to join its experienced support team. This is a key operational role, supporting the school’s day-to-day financial processes and ensuring accurate, compliant financial management.

The school has a strong reputation for organisation and professionalism, with clear systems in place and a leadership team that values the contribution of its finance and administrative staff.

The Role

Working closely with senior leaders and the school business team, you will support the full range of finance operations. The role is varied and requires someone who is comfortable managing multiple processes while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Key responsibilities include:

Processing purchase orders, invoices and reconciliations

Supporting budget monitoring and financial reporting

Maintaining accurate financial records and audit trails

Liaising with suppliers and resolving invoice queries

Supporting payroll-related administration where required

The role offers a good balance of routine and problem-solving, with clear procedures already in place.

The School Environment

This is a medium-to-large 11–18 school with a calm, professional culture. Staff work collaboratively, and support teams are well integrated into the wider school community.

Leadership is approachable and values transparency, ensuring workloads are manageable and expectations are clear.

Who We’re Looking For

You will ideally:

Have experience in a finance or accounts-based role

Be confident using financial systems and spreadsheets

Have strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Be professional, discreet and dependable

Enjoy working as part of a supportive team

Previous experience in a school or public sector setting would be an advantage but is not essential.

What’s on Offer

A stable role within a well-run school

Clear processes and supportive leadership

Opportunities to develop financial skills further

A positive working environment with long-term prospects

This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Officer looking to work in a structured, professional school environment where their work genuinely supports student success.

Finance Officer – Phenomenal Secondary School – Ealing London, England, United Kingdom