Senior Finance Officer

The King's School; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Gloucester seeks a Senior Finance Officer to manage finance operations and ensure compliance across financial activities. The candidate will earn up to £40,000 per annum and be responsible for supervising finance office operations, preparing audit documentation, and assisting with payroll. Excellent IT skills, particularly in Excel, and ACA/ACCA qualifications are required. The role also offers generous benefits including holiday entitlement and a contributory pension plan.

Benefits

Generous fee remission for children

Contributory pension through Aviva APTIS

Access to a Doctor for advice

Staff Wellbeing Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Must have ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in digital accounting software is essential.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise finance office operations and manage pension operations.
• Generate accurate bi-weekly payments and ensure timely reconciliations.
• Support audit preparation with documentation for external audits.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualification

Excellent IT skills

Proficiency with digital accounting software

Outstanding communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent

Tools

iFinance / iSAMS

Office 365 (Excel)

Job description

Overview

Required: March/April 2026. Reporting to: Finance Director. Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum according to skills & experience. Hours: Full Time. Closing date: Monday 26th January 2026 at 12:00 noon.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain comprehensive experience across all core areas of accounting, including ledgers, reconciliations, payroll support, budgeting and audit preparation. You will contribute to maintaining robust financial controls and compliance while developing your expertise in strategic planning and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and supervise finance office operations, including pension operations, debt management, billing and invoicing, and accounts.
• Generate accurate bi‑weekly payment runs and remittance advices; ensure suppliers are paid promptly.
• Complete timely reconciliations of key control accounts and maintain clear documentation.
• Collate pupil billing information, generate fee notes and ensure income is correctly recorded and reconciled.
• Post non‑purchase ledger payments and perform regular reconciliations to maintain a clear picture of cash flow.
• Manage monthly fee submissions and reconcile related income.
• Process staff expense claims efficiently and accurately.
• Perform termly reconciliations of key expense accounts to support accurate budget tracking.
• Prepare and submit Early Years (Nursery) funding claims to the County Council and reconcile related income.
• Oversee the accounting and documentation of new pupil deposits.
• Take lead in routine credit control activity to maintain healthy cash flow.
• Support audit preparation by preparing schedules and documentation for external audits.
• Prepare budget reports to track and control departmental spending.
• Ensure all financial activities align with School policies, procedures and regulations.
• Provide support to the Payroll Clerk during monthly payroll processing, reviewing calculations.
• Undertake any other tasks reasonably assigned by the Finance Director, COO or Headmaster.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Excellent IT skills and sound knowledge of Office 365 (particularly Excel).
• Proficiency with digital accounting software.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workload effectively.
• A meticulous eye for detail.
• Outstanding communication skills, able to work well within a small team and establish good working relationships at all levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Prior knowledge of iFinance / iSAMS would be advantageous, but training will be provided.

Hours of Work

The Senior Finance Officer will work from 08:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, with a one‑hour lunch break.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum according to skills and experience.

Holiday entitlement: Five weeks per annum plus Bank Holidays, rising to six weeks after 5 years of service.

• Contributory pension through Aviva APTIS.
• Generous fee remission for children.
• Before/After School Care.
• Access to a Doctor for advice and short consultations.
• Staff Wellbeing Programme and Wellbeing Day (additional leave).
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Lunches and Parking.

Application

Applicants should apply through TES or by sending a completed School Application Form and Covering Letter via email to [e-mail]. A CV is not required. Closing date for applications is Monday 26th January 2026 at 12:00 noon. Early applications are encouraged and the school reserves the right to appoint before the published closing date if appropriate.

For further information, please contact Mr Harry Fuller on 01452 337337 or email [e-mail].