School Finance Officer

Vida Education; Preston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Job summary

Vida Education is seeking an experienced School Finance Officer to join a Lancashire school. Flexible hours and the potential to become permanent for the right candidate, with a focus on Finance 6-based transactions.

You will manage payments, bank reconciliations, supplier invoices and financial records, working with minimal supervision while upholding school policies.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience using Finance 6 within a school setting.
• Must have experience making payments and completing bank reconciliations using a school's own bank accounts.
• Have a strong understanding of school financial procedures.
• Be confident managing financial transactions accurately and independently.
• Have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Be able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Have previous experience working in a school finance or similar education finance role.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage payments directly from the school's own bank accounts.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations, ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date.
• Use Finance 6 to maintain and manage financial transactions.
• Process supplier invoices, purchase orders and payments.
• Monitor income and expenditure and maintain accurate financial records.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial transactions.
• Support the school's day-to-day financial administration.
• Ensure financial procedures are followed in accordance with school policies.

Skills

Payments

Bank reconciliations

Financial administration

Attention to detail

Independence

Organisational skills

Education

School finance experience

Tools

Finance 6

Job description

School Finance Officer - Finance 6 Experience Essential

Location:Preston
Contract: Temporary, with potential to become permanent
Hours: Flexible, to be discussed
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: ASAP

Vida Education are currently recruiting for an experienced School Finance Officer to work within a school in Lancashire.

This position offers flexible working hours and the potential to become a permanent role for the right candidate.

We are looking for someone with previous school finance experience who is confident using Finance 6 and has practical experience making payments and completing bank reconciliations directly from a school's own bank accounts.

Previous experience using Finance 6 is essential for this position.

THE ROLE

Process and manage payments directly from the school's own bank accounts.

Complete regular bank reconciliations, ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date.

Use Finance 6 to maintain and manage financial transactions.

Process supplier invoices, purchase orders and payments.

Monitor income and expenditure and maintain accurate financial records.

Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial transactions.

Support the school's day-to-day financial administration.

Ensure financial procedures are followed in accordance with school policies.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Must have previous experience using Finance 6 within a school setting.

Must have experience making payments and completing bank reconciliations using a school's own bank accounts.

Have a strong understanding of school financial procedures.

Be confident managing financial transactions accurately and independently.

Have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Be able to work effectively with minimal supervision.

Have previous experience working in a school finance or similar education finance role.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH VIDA EDUCATION;

We are an experienced team and specialise in placing qualified teachers, cover supervisors, teaching assistants, school admin and clerical staff into positions across Lancashire and Cumbria.

We offer excellent rates of pay, in line with your level of experience.

AWR compliant.

Experienced and dedicated consultants who take great pride in supporting our candidates.

Opportunities for short-term, long-term and permanent positions.

Vida Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Industry Sector: Education
Job Type: Temporary - Full Time
Salary in GBP (£): 130 - 150, Per Day
Job Location: Preston, Lancashire, North West, UK
Years of Relevant Experience: 1+ years
Skills: finance 6