School Finance Officer: Admin & Accounts Payable

Uppingham Community College; Uppingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym discounts

Eyecare vouchers

Dental support

Retail discounts

Annual incremental pay increases

Job summary

Uppingham Community College is seeking a highly organised Finance Officer to support the college’s financial and administrative functions. The role involves handling daily financial transactions, liaising with the Central Finance team on accounts payable, and contributing to efficient college operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong IT skills, be committed to confidentiality and Data Protection, and understand the school context.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting financial and administrative duties in a busy environment.
• Experience in a school office is desirable.
• Good IT skills, including MS Office programmes.
• Understanding of the Data Protection Act and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in the operation of daily financial transactions.
• Liaise with the Trust's Central Finance team for accounts payable queries and other financial matters.
• To support and enhance the college administrative provision.

Skills

Communication skills

Data protection awareness

Health and safety awareness

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Education

5 GCSEs (Grade 9-4) including Maths and English

Tools

MS Office

Driving license

Job description

Uppingham Community College is seeking a highly organised Finance Officer to support the college’s financial and administrative functions. The role involves handling daily financial transactions, liaising with the Central Finance team on accounts payable, and contributing to efficient college operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong IT skills, be committed to confidentiality and Data Protection, and understand the school context.