At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial processes and ensure smooth operations in a respected school.
- Company: A highly regarded secondary school in Birmingham with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, term-time work, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a friendly team in a calm, structured environment with growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the financial efficiency of an educational institution.
- Qualifications: Strong numerical skills, IT proficiency, and organisational abilities.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Are you precise, reliable, and motivated by supporting high-quality financial practice? A successful and oversubscribed secondary school in Birmingham is recruiting a committed School Finance Officer to join their Business & Support Services team. This is a brilliant opportunity to contribute to the financial efficiency of a respected educational institution.
The Role
As the School Finance Officer, you will support a wide range of financial processes and ensure the financial operations of the school run smoothly, accurately, and in compliance with regulations. Your responsibilities include:
- Processing expenditure and income transactions across multiple school accounts
- Managing purchase orders, invoices, supplier relationships, and credit control
- Keeping detailed records of departmental budgets and spending
- Supporting report production for senior leaders, governors, and trust finance teams
- Handling bank reconciliations, cash management, and trip finances
- Supporting financial governance processes, including audits and policy reviews
- Assisting with payroll checks and staff financial documentation
- Implementing and monitoring financial procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Maintaining organised, audit-ready financial records
This role offers significant variety, requiring strong organisational skills and an ability to adapt to daily operational needs.
School Information
The school is:
- Highly regarded with a strong reputation for academic and operational excellence
- Well-equipped with modern financial systems and hardware
- Supportive of all staff, with regular CPD and development opportunities
- Calm, organised, and professionally structured, ensuring an optimal working environment
- Home to a friendly Business & Support Services team who work collaboratively and communicate effectively
Who Should Apply?
Ideal for:
- Experienced finance professionals in schools or public services
- Administrators with strong numerical and financial skills
- Individuals comfortable handling confidential information
- Anyone who enjoys order, accuracy, and problem-solving
Essential qualities include:
- Strong IT skills, particularly Excel
- Excellent organisational and analytical skills
- High levels of accuracy
- A positive, proactive work ethic
Salary
Competitive; term-time + additional weeks considered.
Application
Please send your CV as soon as possible. Early applications are encouraged.
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