Finance Officer

Pearson Whiffin; East London; On-site; ZAR 839 000 - 863 000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education recruitment firm is seeking a School Finance Officer to join a school in Lewisham starting January 2026 for a 1-year contract. The role involves providing essential financial support to ensure high-quality education delivery. Ideal candidates will have experience in busy environments, strong attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team. Competitive pay and support offered throughout the hire process are key benefits of working in this role.

Benefits

Dedicated candidate manager

CV and interview preparation support

Competitive salary

Simple payroll system

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management within a school setting is beneficial.
• Experience in other busy environments will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices.
• Manage banking and payments.
• Provide financial support to school leaders and trust staff.
• Assist finance managers with in-school financial projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial management

Team collaboration

Job description

School Finance Officer

January 2026 Start

Lewisham / 1 Year Contract

£37000 - £38000

Pearson Whiffin Education are working with a school based in Lewisham to recruit a new Finance Officer. This role will start in January 2026 and be filled as a 1 year contract.

The primary objective of your role will be to support the schools delivery of outstanding education by providing high-quality financial support. Working closely within a team of Finance Officers, a finance manager and school based leaders you will use your experience and skills to ensure best practice in financial management.

In this very busy role experience in a school would be very beneficial but other busy environments can be considered. Accuracy and attention to detail in your work will be essential.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Processing purchase orders, delivery notes and invoices
• Manage banking and payments
• Provide all round financial support to school leaders and trust staff
• Assist finance managers with in school financial projects

Benefits of working for Pearson Whiffin Education

• A specialist education team with over 16 years of recruitment experience in the Kent market
• A dedicated candidate manager to support you through the registration and compliance process
• Support with your CV, application forms and interview prep as and when you need it
• A team that knows the value of working locally and wants to help you find the most suitable role for you
• A commitment to transparency and honesty in how we work with both our candidates and schools
• Competitive rates of pay and a simple payroll system meaning you get paid correctly every week

To discuss this open school finance officer role please contact Daniel Goodwin at Pearson Whiffin Education. You can call on 01732 795109 , WhatsApp on 07568113083 , or email .

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Pearson Whiffin Education offer a specialist recruitment and supply service to schools and school-based staff across Kent including Margate, Ramsgate, Canterbury, Ashford, Sittingbourne, Faversham, Maidstone, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester, Strood, Gravesend, Ebbsfleet, Northfleet and Dartford.

Pearson Whiffin Education are always looking for new candidates. Please contact us if you are a teacher, tutor, instructor, cover supervisor, HLTA, teaching assistant, pastoral support, behaviour support, SEMH and SEND specialist staff, premises manager, premises assistant or school specialist administrator and you are looking for your next job opportunity.