At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage school finances, process payments, and support financial reporting.
- Company: Nexus School, a supportive and welcoming environment.
- Benefits: Professional development, staff wellbeing initiatives, and a rewarding role.
- Other info: Join a growing team and enjoy a term-time contract.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs.
- Qualifications: Finance experience, attention to detail, and AAT qualification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Finance Officer – Nexus School, Tonbridge
Salary
Kent Scheme D/E (depending on experience)
Hours
37 hours per week – Monday to Thursday 8:00am–4:00pm, Friday 8:00am–3:30pm
Contract
Term Time + 10 days (39 weeks + 10 days)
Start Date
- September 2026 (or sooner by agreement)
- Join Our Growing Team
Nexus School is seeking an organised, proactive and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our friendly and supportive team.
Working closely with the Strategic Business Leader, you will play a key role in the efficient operation of the school's finances, ensuring accurate financial administration that supports the education and wellbeing of our pupils.
- Main Responsibilities
- Process purchase orders, invoices, banking and accounting transactions.
- Manage payments for educational visits and activities.
- Support payroll administration and maintain accurate financial records.
- Process supplier payments and reconcile school credit card expenditure.
- Raise invoices and receipt income for lettings.
- Assist with month-end reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Monitor contracts and procurement activity.
- Maintain records for grants, donations and bursary payments.
- Manage the finance inbox and respond to queries.
- Support improvements to financial systems and processes.
About You
We are looking for someone who
- Has finance and administrative experience.
- Has excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Can manage competing priorities effectively.
- Is confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Communicates professionally and works well as part of a team.
- Handles confidential information with integrity and discretion.
An AAT qualification (or equivalent experience) is essential. Experience of school finance systems would be an advantage but is not essential.
Why Join Nexus School?
We offer
- A welcoming and supportive team.
- Professional development opportunities.
- A rewarding role within a growing specialist school.
- Staff wellbeing initiatives.
- The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs.
- Safeguarding
Nexus School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
In line with KCSIE 2025 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process Nexus reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates, and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidate’s suitability to work with children with the Headteacher.
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