Finance Officer

Finance Officer focuses on maintaining accurate financial records in line with school and local authority requirements.

What the role involves

• Maintaining accurate financial records in line with school and local authority requirements.
• Processing purchase orders, invoices, and payments efficiently.
• Supporting budget preparation, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Provide up-to-date budget information to staff.
• Monitoring departmental spending.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and audit requirements.

Skills and requirements

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role (school or education sector experience desirable).
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in financial software (e.g. FMS, SIMS, or similar) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a busy school environment.

Confirmed role details

• Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience).

Additional role context

• Write a short description of your company, a boilerplate of the business, service or product that you offer.
• An ambitious and inclusive 11–19 mixed secondary school in Westminster is seeking a skilled and motivated Finance Officer to join their administrative team.
• The Finance Officer will play a key role in ensuring the effective management of the school’s finances.