Part time School Finance officer

Career Teachers UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable educational recruitment agency is seeking a part-time Finance Officer for a primary school in Lambeth. The successful candidate will manage financial tasks including cash handling, supplier queries, and budget monitoring. Experience in a school office and strong attention to detail are essential. Competitive pay and professional support are offered in this role. Apply now to join the admin team and make a difference in the school community.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Professional support from experienced consultants

Free CPD courses

Referral bonuses for recommending friends

Qualifications

• Recent experience working in a busy school office.
• Ability to absorb information in a pressurized environment.
• Good communication skills to establish working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare income for banking and issue receipts.
• Deal with supplier queries, orders, and invoices.
• Liaise with outside agencies and school staff.

Skills

Experience with Xero

Strong IT skills

Attention to detail

Cash handling

Supplier communication

Ability to prioritize

Teamwork

Understanding of school accounts

Job description

Overview

Finance Officer –

Responsible to the SBM

Hours: 8-4pm/9-5pm

Start date: Asap

Part time 2 days a week

Location: Lambeth

Salary £30-£32k

Career Teachers is working with a lovely primary school based in a diverse community in the London borough of Lambeth. The school have an exciting opportunity for a Finance officer to join the admin team. The ideal person would have recent experience working in a busy school office and have great attention to detail.

Skills & Knowledge

Ability and experience in using Accounting Computer Software Xero and school finance systems, strong IT and Excel skills

• Ability and experience in counting cash and recording income accurately, issuing receipts as applicable and preparing income for banking.
• Ability and experience in dealing with supplier queries, orders and invoices, checking monthly supplier statements.
• Ability to liaise and communicate with outside agencies, suppliers, school staff, governors and the local education authority, both in writing and by telephone, fax and email.
• Ability to prioritise tasks according to deadlines.
• The ability to absorb information readily in a pressurised environment.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of an effective team.
• Knowledge/experience of working in maintained schools, and understanding school accounts
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience of school budget setting, budget monitoring and closure of accounts
• Ability to interpret financial data/information, apply logic and judgement
• Good communication skills and ability to establish good working relationships
• Ability to learn new information at a fast pace.

Please apply today! Send your recent CV

Successful Applicants will be subject to references and an up to date DBS with update service or be willing to apply for a new DBS.

What you get

• Competitive rates of pay
• Professional support from our team of experienced consultants
• Opportunities to progress your career
• Ongoing career advice from a dedicated consultant
• Free face to face CPD courses.
• Plus, recommend a friend who’s looking for a new role and we’ll thank you with £100 for every teacher or teaching assistant who registers and works for 10 days.

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