Senior Finance Officer

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading College in Pimlico is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to provide essential support to the Finance team. This permanent role involves handling cash receipts, overseeing accounts, and preparing financial records for audits. Candidates should have strong finance experience in the education sector and proficiency in Xero accounting software.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a finance role within the Education sector.
• Experience using Xero accounting software.
• Must have a Child-Enhanced DBS and be on the update service.

Responsibilities

• Handle cash receipts and ensure accurate recording.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
• Prepare VAT statements for review by the Finance Manager.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Education

Experience in finance role within the Education sector

Tools

Xero accounting software

Job description

Job Opportunity: Senior Finance Officer

We are working with a leading College based in Pimlico to recruit a Senior Finance Officer on a permanent basis. The post holder will provide essential administrative and transactional support to the Finance team and collaborate across all departments.

Position Details:

• Type: Permanent
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2 days WFH)
• Salary: £35-40k (dependent on experience)
• Location: Pimlico

Key Responsibilities:

1. Handle cash receipts, ensuring accurate recording and bank balances
2. Oversee Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, credit card statements, and make journal entries in the accounting system
3. Prepare mid and month-end payment runs
4. Gather financial records needed for the audit process
5. Prepare VAT statements for review by the Finance Manager
6. Act as a key point of contact for internal departments and external stakeholders regarding financial matters
7. Monitor the finance inbox and address queries from staff, students, and suppliers
8. Support the finance team in setting up and maintaining a Fixed Asset Register

Person Specification:

• Strong experience in a finance role within the Education sector
• Experience using Xero accounting software
• Excellent written communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Must have a Child-Enhanced DBS, be on the update service, and possess the paper copy

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and agency, welcoming applications from all candidates.