School Finance Officer: Budgets, Invoicing & Compliance

Altrincham College; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrincham College Trust is seeking a Finance Officer to support the CFO/Deputy CFO and Business Managers in operating and monitoring school accounts and budgets at the Trust Hub in Altrincham, with occasional travel to other Trust schools.

You will handle orders, invoices, payments and banking, ensure value for money, produce reports, and assist with year-end processes, safeguarding compliance, and collaboration across schools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operating and monitoring of school accounts and budgets
• Ensure safe receipt and handling of cash
• Complete administrative routines relating to orders, invoices, cheques, BACS, income and receipt of goods and services
• Ensure staff follow correct procedures when ordering to achieve best value
• Process orders and invoices with proper authorisation
• Chase up non-deliveries and reconcile supplier statements
• Process payments ensuring signatories authorised
• Issue petty cash with receipts and signatories
• Ensure safe receipt, banking and recording of monies and cheques
• Provide support on financial issues and advise on best value
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors, other schools and budget holders
• Assist in scheduling letting of school premises
• Monitor trip income and expenditure and produce reports
• Maintain Inventory and record acquisitions, disposals and transfers
• Contribute to development of financial systems and procedures
• Deputise for CFO/Deputy CFO when required
• Support end-of-year accounts and audit processes
• Take appropriate safeguarding actions
• Support central Trust team and schools as required
• Promote Trust values and collaborative working
• Maintain professional standards and conduct
• Support equality, health and safety policies
• Participate in training and development
• Undertake other duties as directed by CEO

Job description

Altrincham College Trust is seeking a Finance Officer to support the CFO/Deputy CFO and Business Managers in operating and monitoring school accounts and budgets at the Trust Hub in Altrincham, with occasional travel to other Trust schools.

You will handle orders, invoices, payments and banking, ensure value for money, produce reports, and assist with year-end processes, safeguarding compliance, and collaboration across schools.