School Finance Officer: Budgets, Payroll & Invoices

Smile Education; Redditch; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education are recruiting an experienced Finance Officer to start immediately at a welcoming secondary school in Bartley Green. The role covers accounts payable/receivable, payroll, reconciliations and financial reporting to support the school’s finances.

You will maintain records, process invoices and payments, coordinate budgets, and respond to routine finance enquiries. The ideal candidate will have finance experience and ideally an AAT qualification or progress towards one.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Finance Officer, Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar role.
• Sound understanding of financial processes and accounting principles.
• Experience with purchase and sales ledgers, reconciliations and general finance administration.
• Exposure to payroll processes and financial reporting is desirable.
• Willingness to safeguard and comply with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day finance administrative support.
• Process invoices, purchase orders, expenses and payments accurately.
• Maintain accurate financial records and finance databases.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Carry out regular bank, supplier, and ledger reconciliations.
• Support payroll administration and related changes.
• Assist with budget monitoring and month-end procedures.
• Produce finance reports and financial data for senior management.
• Respond to finance queries from staff, suppliers, and managers.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.
• Assist with audits and provide financial documentation when required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion

Proactive & adaptable

Education

AAT qualification (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Finance systems

Job description

Smile Education are recruiting an experienced Finance Officer to start immediately at a welcoming secondary school in Bartley Green. The role covers accounts payable/receivable, payroll, reconciliations and financial reporting to support the school’s finances.

You will maintain records, process invoices and payments, coordinate budgets, and respond to routine finance enquiries. The ideal candidate will have finance experience and ideally an AAT qualification or progress towards one.