School Finance Officer — Budgets, Invoices & Reporting

Marchant Recruitment; Crawley Down; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A fabulous comprehensive school in Crawley is seeking a capable Finance Officer to join its business support team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with strong financial administration skills to maintain records, monitor budgets and ensure smooth financial processes across the school.

Key duties include processing invoices and supplier payments, reconciling transactions, assisting with month‑end reporting and liaising with suppliers.

Qualifications

• Previous finance or accounts administration experience essential.
• Experience within a school, academy trust or Local Authority desirable.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Confident using spreadsheets and financial management systems.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Able to manage confidential information and meet deadlines.
• An enhanced DBS check will be required in line with the role.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, purchase orders and supplier payments.
• Reconcile financial transactions and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with budget monitoring and expenditure reports.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Liaise with suppliers and colleagues regarding payments and purchasing.
• Support month-end procedures and financial reporting.
• Ensure financial processes follow internal procedures and relevant requirements.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Attention to detail

Spreadsheets

Financial management systems

Organisation

Communication

Confidential information handling

Deadlines

DBS check

Tools

Spreadsheets

Financial management systems

Job description

A fabulous comprehensive school in Crawley is seeking a capable Finance Officer to join its business support team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with strong financial administration skills to maintain records, monitor budgets and ensure smooth financial processes across the school.

Key duties include processing invoices and supplier payments, reconciling transactions, assisting with month‑end reporting and liaising with suppliers.