Finance & Trips Officer — School Operations & Visits

Shorefields; Loughton; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Roding Valley High School in Loughton is seeking a Finance, Trips and Visits Officer to support financial operations and the administration of educational visits. You will help ensure robust financial processes while enabling enriching pupil experiences.

The role requires strong numeracy, IT and organisational skills, plus the ability to work collaboratively with trip leaders and budget holders to maintain accuracy and compliance. A supportive academy environment offers development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience of finance and administrative work within a busy office environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to use financial systems effectively.
• Excellent organisational skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to work independently and with others.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain financial transactions and records, including invoices, journals and contracts in line with procedures.
• Provide financial administration support to budget holders, including reporting and year-end reconciliation.
• Plan, administer and manage educational visits, ensuring approvals and documentation are completed on time.
• Manage educational visit payments via ParentPay, monitor payments, refunds and inquiries.

Skills

Finance & admin experience

Numeracy & IT skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organisational skills

Communication & interpersonal skills

Independent & collaborative work

Job description

Roding Valley High School in Loughton is seeking a Finance, Trips and Visits Officer to support financial operations and the administration of educational visits. You will help ensure robust financial processes while enabling enriching pupil experiences.

The role requires strong numeracy, IT and organisational skills, plus the ability to work collaboratively with trip leaders and budget holders to maintain accuracy and compliance. A supportive academy environment offers development opportunities.