School Finance Officer - Part-Time, Payroll & VAT

St Mary's Church of England High School; Bury Green; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary’s Church of England High School is seeking a finance officer to manage day-to-day transactional finance activities, including purchase ledger, accounts payable, supplier payments, income processing and reconciliations. You will coordinate VAT returns and payroll administration with our external payroll provider, working closely with the Chief Financial Officer.

The role requires an organised, reliable finance professional with keen attention to detail and a practical understanding of

Qualifications

• Experience with school or academy finance preferred.
• Proficient in accounting principles including double-entry bookkeeping.
• Attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
• Experience with VAT returns and payroll coordination desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day transactional finance activities including purchase ledger, accounts payable, supplier payments, income processing and reconciliations.
• Prepare VAT returns and coordinate payroll administration with external payroll provider.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support CFO and Senior Finance Officer.
• Take ownership of tasks, managing priorities within a supportive team.
• Experience in school/academy finance and Access Finance is desirable.

Job description

St Mary’s Church of England High School is seeking a finance officer to manage day-to-day transactional finance activities, including purchase ledger, accounts payable, supplier payments, income processing and reconciliations. You will coordinate VAT returns and payroll administration with our external payroll provider, working closely with the Chief Financial Officer.

The role requires an organised, reliable finance professional with keen attention to detail and a practical understanding of