Finance Officer | Stable School Finance & Growth

Marchant Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established and financially well-managed secondary school in Sheffield 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.

Working closely with senior leaders and the school business team, you will manage purchasing, invoices and reconciliations, support budget monitoring and financial reporting, and

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or accounts-based role.
• Confident using financial systems and spreadsheets.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional, discreet and dependable.
• Enjoy working as part of a supportive team.
• Experience in a school or public sector setting is advantageous.

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 systems

Spreadsheets

Organisational skills

Discretion

Team player

Education

Relevant finance qualifications (preferred)

Tools

Finance software

Job description

A well-established and financially well-managed secondary school in Sheffield 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.

Working closely with senior leaders and the school business team, you will manage purchasing, invoices and reconciliations, support budget monitoring and financial reporting, and