School Finance Officer - Budget & Transactions Specialist

Marchant Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment seeks a Finance Officer to support a school in Liverpool, handling day-to-day financial operations. You will process invoices, maintain records, reconcile accounts, and assist with budget monitoring and financial reporting.

Experience in finance or an education setting is advantageous, with DBS checks a requirement. The role involves handling confidential information, meeting deadlines, and using Excel and financial management systems to support a robust school finance

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or accounts role is required.
• Experience in an education setting would be beneficial.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, purchase orders and payments.
• Maintain accurate financial records and spreadsheets.
• Reconcile accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Support budget monitoring and financial reporting.
• Respond to finance queries from staff and suppliers.
• Assist with month-end processes and financial administration.
• Ensure financial procedures are followed correctly.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Financial software

Organisational skills

Deadline orientation

Confidential information handling

Education

Experience in finance or accounts role

Tools

Excel

Financial management systems

Job description

Marchant Recruitment seeks a Finance Officer to support a school in Liverpool, handling day-to-day financial operations. You will process invoices, maintain records, reconcile accounts, and assist with budget monitoring and financial reporting.

Experience in finance or an education setting is advantageous, with DBS checks a requirement. The role involves handling confidential information, meeting deadlines, and using Excel and financial management systems to support a robust school finance