School Finance Officer — Immediate Start, Training & Growth

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme and additional employee

Excellent public transport links in H​

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Ongoing professional development and培训

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is assisting a welcoming secondary school in Hounslow to appoint a dedicated Finance Officer on an immediate start.

The role focuses on accurate record keeping and management of school finances within a supportive educational environment. The successful candidate will handle purchase orders, invoicing, payments, payroll support, and financial reporting, while maintaining robust financial systems and ensuring compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase orders, invoices and payments.
• Managing income collection and banking procedures.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and financial systems.
• Supporting budget monitoring and financial reporting.
• Reconciliation of accounts and resolving discrepancies.
• Liaising with suppliers, staff and external stakeholders.
• Supporting payroll and finance administration where required.
• Assisting with audits and year-end processes.
• Ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

FMS

Arbor Finance

PS Financials

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is assisting a welcoming secondary school in Hounslow to appoint a dedicated Finance Officer on an immediate start.

The role focuses on accurate record keeping and management of school finances within a supportive educational environment. The successful candidate will handle purchase orders, invoicing, payments, payroll support, and financial reporting, while maintaining robust financial systems and ensuring compliance with policies.