School Finance Officer: Precise Budget & Admin Expert

Marchant Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Finance Officer for a well-established secondary school in Croydon. You will provide day-to-day financial and administrative support, process invoices, maintain records and assist with month-end procedures.

You will support reconciliations and budgeting information for decision makers. The role requires strong numerical ability, high attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in finance or accounts administration.
• School finance experience is desirable.
• Experience processing invoices and purchase orders.
• Good numerical ability.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Experience using finance or accounting systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to maintain accurate financial records.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability to manage confidential information.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Professional and reliable approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices and financial transactions.
• Supporting accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Processing purchase orders.
• Checking invoices against purchase orders.
• Maintaining accurate financial records.
• Responding to supplier queries.
• Assisting with bank and financial reconciliations.
• Monitoring outstanding invoices.
• Maintaining records of departmental expenditure.
• Processing staff expenses where required.
• Supporting month-end financial procedures.
• Preparing financial information and reports.
• Assisting with audit preparation.
• Maintaining organised financial documentation.
• Liaising with school departments regarding financial queries.
• Ensuring transactions are processed accurately and promptly.
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• Supporting the Finance Manager with wider financial administration.

Skills

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Finance software

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Finance Officer for a well-established secondary school in Croydon. You will provide day-to-day financial and administrative support, process invoices, maintain records and assist with month-end procedures.

You will support reconciliations and budgeting information for decision makers. The role requires strong numerical ability, high attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information.