Finance Officer - School Budget & Payroll Specialist

Marchant Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK secondary school is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Officer to support financial operations starting January 2026. The role includes responsibilities such as assisting with budgeting, payroll, and maintaining accurate financial records. Ideal candidates will have previous finance experience and strong numerical skills. This position offers a stable finance team with clear procedures and supportive leadership structure. Early applications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Previous finance or accounts experience.
• Strong numerical and organisational skills.
• High level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting process, invoices and orders.
• Assist with payroll and reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records.

Skills

Loan Processing

Fiscal Management

Accounting Software

Financial Services

Financial Concepts

Financial Report Writing

QuickBooks

Accounting

Agriculture

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Financial Management

Tools

Finance systems

QuickBooks

Job description

A UK secondary school is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Officer to support financial operations starting January 2026. The role includes responsibilities such as assisting with budgeting, payroll, and maintaining accurate financial records. Ideal candidates will have previous finance experience and strong numerical skills. This position offers a stable finance team with clear procedures and supportive leadership structure. Early applications are encouraged.