School Finance Officer - Brilliant South London School

Clarus Education; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary school in Southwark is searching for a School Finance Officer to join their team ASAP. The role offers a full-time position with a salary of £28K-£30K per year, working 36 hours a week, fulfilling key financial responsibilities in a vibrant educational environment. Ideal for aspiring accountants or finance managers looking to make a difference in a supportive school setting.

Qualifications

• Preferably have a basic accounting or bookkeeping qualification.
• High level of honesty and integrity required.
• Motivated to work with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Maintain departmental expenditure records.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding invoices.
• Assist with cash flow statements and monthly expenditure allocation.

Skills

Integrity

Motivated

Education

Basic accounting or bookkeeping qualification

Job description

School Finance Officer - Brilliant South London School, London

Client:

Clarus Education

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

3965d9630202

Job Views:

3

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

School Finance Officer – Outstanding Secondary – Central London – Southwark – ASAP start

A leading, ‘outstanding’ graded Secondary School in the Borough of Southwark, South London, is seeking a talented School Finance Officer to join their team ASAP.

School Finance Officer Opportunity:

• Full-time Finance Officer role
• ASAP start
• 36-hour working week, all year round (52 weeks)
• Salary between £28K-£30K
• Join a vibrant staff team at an inner-city secondary school
• Ideal for aspiring Accountants or Finance Managers
• Basic accounting or bookkeeping qualification preferred
• High level of honesty and integrity
• Motivated to work with children and young people
• Appropriate attitude towards authority and discipline

Role & Responsibilities:

• Maintain departmental expenditure records
• Liaise with suppliers regarding invoices
• Input all invoices into FMS and process BACS payments
• Assist with cash flow statements and monthly expenditure allocation
• Receive timesheets and expense claims monthly
• Analyze data and produce reports
• Maintain accounts filing system
• Update Governors Fund and Gift Aid, including correspondence with parents
• Manage Bursary Funds records for pupils
• Oversee centralized ordering and negotiate bulk discounts
• Assist staff with purchasing
• Handle banking and safekeeping of monies received
• Manage ParentPay system

The school was graded ‘Outstanding’ in their latest OFSTED report and offers a vibrant, supportive environment with high standards, located in Southwark, South London, with excellent transport links (Zone 2) and parking options.

If interested, APPLY TODAY. Send your CV to Clarus Education. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24-48 hours.

We are committed to safeguarding children. The successful candidate will undergo enhanced DBS clearance, references, and will be subject to safeguarding responsibilities. This role is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.