Schools Accounts Payable Finance Officer

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational finance provider is seeking a Schools Accounts Payable Finance Officer for a permanent position in London. The role involves ensuring accurate school payments and providing excellent support to educational staff. Ideal candidates will possess finance experience and exceptional Excel skills, with opportunities for flexible working arrangements and public sector benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Public sector pension

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or accounting in a school or public sector.
• Expertise in MS Excel and other finance systems.
• Experience with accounts payable or finance payment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service regarding finance queries.
• Calculate and update monthly payments to schools.
• Complete financial reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Customer Service

Financial Reconciliation

Numeracy

Attention to Detail

MS Excel

Education

Finance or Accounting Experience

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Schools Accounts Payable Finance Officer on a permanent basis.

Salary: £34,416 - £36,522

Your role will be to:

• Deliver exceptional customer service to schools and internal staff regarding school payments and finance-related queries.
• Calculating and updating monthly payments to schools
• Completing financial reconciliations and resolving any discrepancies.
• Reviewing and following up on monthly and quarterly school finance returns.
• Liaising with staff and schools to address queries.
• Proactively seeking opportunities to improve processes

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Finance or accounting experience in a school or education provider environment or other public sector business
• Accounts payable or finance payment experience
• Expert MS Excel skills
• Strong numeracy and attention to details skills
• Experience with other finance systems.

The client offers flexible working including 1 day per every other week in the office and other fantastic benefits including public sector pension.

Please apply today for immediate consideration or further information.