School Finance Support Officer — System Upgrade & Invoices

Aspire People; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting a Finance Support Officer for a South Manchester secondary school to join the busy finance team. The role covers day-to-day financial operations while a school-wide finance system upgrade is implemented.

The ideal candidate will have an AAT qualification and strong Excel skills, with experience in reconciliations, invoicing, and procurement. This full-time post starts ASAP and runs until Christmas, with potential extension depending on requirements.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or equivalent finance qualification.
• Previous experience working within a busy finance team.
• Experience in school or education setting is desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and methodical approach.
• Strong MS Excel skills.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.
• Proactive approach during the finance system upgrade.
• DBS check on Update Service and references.

Responsibilities

• Process bank transactions and complete regular bank reconciliations.
• Raise, issue and track customer invoices and follow up on queries.
• Support procurement by raising purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Liaise with suppliers and ensure deliveries match invoices.
• Support the finance system upgrade, including testing and data checks.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Assist with month-end processes as required.
• Work with the finance team to ensure daily processing is on schedule.

Skills

Excel skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Aspire People are recruiting a Finance Support Officer for a South Manchester secondary school to join the busy finance team. The role covers day-to-day financial operations while a school-wide finance system upgrade is implemented.

The ideal candidate will have an AAT qualification and strong Excel skills, with experience in reconciliations, invoicing, and procurement. This full-time post starts ASAP and runs until Christmas, with potential extension depending on requirements.