Graduate Finance Officer

Robertson Bell; Dartford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected public sector organisation in Dartford seeks a Graduate Finance Officer to oversee financial operations. Join a values-led team that prioritises collaboration and professional growth. Responsibilities include managing purchase orders, payroll processing, and liaising with stakeholders. Ideal for candidates with GCSE/A-levels and finance experience, particularly in education or public sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a finance function, ideally with purchase orders, reconciliations, or payroll processes.
• Clear communicator with the ability to liaise across teams.
• Proactive and solution-focused with a commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and process purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely approvals.
• Liaise with school business managers to support financial activity.
• Prepare and process payroll change forms for staff.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Education

GCSEs or A-levels (or equivalent)

Job description

Are you an aspiring finance professional looking to develop your skills in a supportive and purpose-driven environment? Do you enjoy working with detail, building relationships across teams, and contributing to an organisation that makes a real difference in the public sector?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected public sector organisation as a Graduate Finance Officer. Working three days per week in the office, you’ll be based at one of two offices in the Dartford area, depending on your preference. The organisation offers a brilliant opportunity to grow and a genuinely collaborative workplace culture where people are supported to grow.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining the smooth running of the organisation’s financial operations, supporting schools and the central finance team to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across all financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and process purchase orders, managing approximately 10–20 per month, ensuring accuracy and timely approvals


• Liaise with school business managers and the central finance team to support day-to-day financial activity


• Manage credit card processes and ensure all expenditure is recorded and reconciled appropriately


• Prepare and process payroll change forms for around 50 staff members


• Support director-level stakeholders with requisitions and other finance-related tasks


• Maintain accurate financial records and contribute to the ongoing improvement of financial systems and procedures

Why Join

You’ll be joining a values-led public sector organisation with a strong sense of purpose, where collaboration, support, and professional development are at the heart of how the team works. The environment is inclusive, down-to-earth, and committed to helping colleagues succeed. This is a varied and rewarding position where you’ll gain exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities, supported by an experienced and approachable finance leadership team. It's an organisation that is committed to growth and development, they want to see someone progress.

Person Specification

• Minimum of GCSEs or A-levels (or equivalent)


• Experience working in a finance function, ideally with exposure to purchase orders, reconciliations, or payroll processes


• Strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise effectively in a busy environment


• Clear communicator with the confidence to liaise with colleagues and stakeholders across different teams


• An aptitude to drive and grow within the organisation


• Proactive and solution-focused approach, with a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement


• Experience within finance in the education, public, or not-for-profit sectors is desirable, though private sector experience will also be considered

Apply Now

If you’re an enthusiastic and detail-oriented finance professional looking to build your career within a supportive and values-led public sector organisation, apply today and take the next step in your finance journey.