School Finance Officer job based in Wigan

Teem Recruitment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A school trust is seeking a School Finance Officer to support its central finance function in Wigan. The role involves providing financial advice, ensuring compliance with financial procedures, and assisting with month-end processes. AAT Level 4 qualification and experience in financial administration are essential. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and requires an Enhanced DBS and ongoing training for staff development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in financial administration and working to accounting deadlines.
• Strong Excel skills and finance systems knowledge.
• Up-to-date financial standards knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial advice to School Business Managers and Headteachers.
• Support month-end processes and reconciliations.
• Prepare supplier and payroll payment runs.
• Ensure compliance with Trust financial procedures.

Skills

Financial administration experience

AAT Level 4 qualification

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4+)

CIMA/ACCA (qualified or working towards)

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

School Finance Officer

Salary: (£31,000 – £34,500)

Hours: 37 hours per week/year round

Permanent role

Start Date: asap

Location: Wigan

Our client are looking to appoint a Finance Officer to support a School Trusts central finance function. This role is key in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliant systems and efficient support to schools and senior leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide financial advice to School Business Managers, Headteachers and budget holders.
• Support month-end processes, reconciliations and management accounts.
• Assist with financial forecasts, business plans and end-of-year accounts.
• Ensure VAT compliance and submit returns in line with HMRC requirements.
• Support internal/external audit activity and statutory returns.
• Support payroll, including pension administration and control account checks.
• Prepare supplier and payroll payment runs.
• Manage credit card processes, Amazon Business account and bank statement checks.
• Post journals, manage inter-academy transfers and maintain accurate financial records.
• Ensure compliance with Trust financial procedures and reporting deadlines.
• Handle financial correspondence and general finance administration.

Person Specification

• Experience in financial administration and working to accounting deadlines.
• AAT Level 4 qualification.
• GCSE English & Maths (C/4+).
• Strong Excel and finance systems skills.
• Up-to-date financial standards knowledge.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and work collaboratively.
• Flexible, professional and detail-focused.

Desirable

• Experience in a Multi Academy Trust or education finance.
• Knowledge of PSF and IMP systems.
• CIMA/ACCA (qualified or working towards).

Additional Information

• Competitive salary.
• Enhanced DBS required.
• Ongoing training and professional development offered.

Safeguarding

This role is within a school and is therefore subject to full Safer Recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS and social media screening. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

For this role you need to be a UK resident and eligible to work in the UK.