School Finance Officer - Temp-to-Perm, Immediate Start

Reed; Bromley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed in Bromley is seeking a Finance Officer for a temporary-to-permanent role. This is a full-time, in-office position starting immediately to support school financial operations.

You will manage AP/AR, process invoices, perform reconciliations, and assist with management accounts and VAT reporting. DBS checks and right-to-work verification are required. Potential for permanent appointment after a successful temp period.

Qualifications

• Finance experience, ideally in schools or education.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Handle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
• Process invoices, payments and supplier queries.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and prepare management accounts.
• VAT returns and related financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records and docs; liaise with suppliers.
• Support day-to-day school finance operations and budgeting.

Skills

Finance experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent work

MS Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Reed in Bromley is seeking a Finance Officer for a temporary-to-permanent role. This is a full-time, in-office position starting immediately to support school financial operations.

You will manage AP/AR, process invoices, perform reconciliations, and assist with management accounts and VAT reporting. DBS checks and right-to-work verification are required. Potential for permanent appointment after a successful temp period.