School Finance Officer (Hybrid Position)
Employment type:
Full-Time, Permanent. Location:
South London. Salary:
£160- £200 per day (Depending on experience). Duration:
This hybrid position - 2 days on-site and 3 days remote work, with relevant experience required to support your application. Agency:
CloudStone Education Services Are you passionate about ensuring the smooth financial operations of a school? Do you have a solid understanding of school finances, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities? Join our team as a School Finance Officer at a dynamic school in South London. This hybrid position offers 2 days of on-site work and 3 days of remote work each week. Key Responsibilities: Support Headteachers and Finance & Business Lead in providing value-added, customer-focused business support and relationship management for budget accountability. Assist in financial planning, management, reconciliations, reporting, and statutory/statistical returns. Develop financial competence and ensure compliance in the use of school financial systems by administrative staff. Drive the evolution of finance into a proactive, data-driven, value-adding service with a focus on technological improvements. Ensure accurate transactional postings and maintain the correct financial position in the school accounts. Promote efficiency, value for money, and a solutions-focused approach in budgetary control and financial processes. Build strong relationships with school and Local Authority stakeholders, supporting financial reporting as required. Manage detailed financial operations, including POs, invoices, reconciliations, debt collection, and support for contracts, leases, and licences. Key Requirements: Experience of working in maintained schools, with an understanding of school accounts. High attention to detail and accuracy. Experience in school budget setting, monitoring, and closure of accounts. Ability to interpret financial data, applying logic and judgment. Strong communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships. Excellent time management, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines. Experience using Xero and school finance systems, with strong IT and Excel skills. Quick learner. Financial qualification (CIPFA/AAT) or currently studying towards one. Experience with Approval Max. How to Apply: We look forward to hearing from you. Please email your CV to Shannon Freer or visit our website and apply online at CloudStone | Education Services (cloud-stone.co.uk). About Us: CloudStone Education Services focuses solely on non-teaching roles within schools and universities across London and the Home Counties. We pride ourselves on providing high standards for candidates, schools, and universities alike. We will help you find the right short-term, long-term, or permanent role in a school and location that suits you. We are also here to guide you through every step of the recruitment process and provide a wealth of resources and expert advice to support you in your search for the perfect role.
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Full-Time, Permanent. Location:
South London. Salary:
£160- £200 per day (Depending on experience). Duration:
This hybrid position - 2 days on-site and 3 days remote work, with relevant experience required to support your application. Agency:
CloudStone Education Services Are you passionate about ensuring the smooth financial operations of a school? Do you have a solid understanding of school finances, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities? Join our team as a School Finance Officer at a dynamic school in South London. This hybrid position offers 2 days of on-site work and 3 days of remote work each week. Key Responsibilities: Support Headteachers and Finance & Business Lead in providing value-added, customer-focused business support and relationship management for budget accountability. Assist in financial planning, management, reconciliations, reporting, and statutory/statistical returns. Develop financial competence and ensure compliance in the use of school financial systems by administrative staff. Drive the evolution of finance into a proactive, data-driven, value-adding service with a focus on technological improvements. Ensure accurate transactional postings and maintain the correct financial position in the school accounts. Promote efficiency, value for money, and a solutions-focused approach in budgetary control and financial processes. Build strong relationships with school and Local Authority stakeholders, supporting financial reporting as required. Manage detailed financial operations, including POs, invoices, reconciliations, debt collection, and support for contracts, leases, and licences. Key Requirements: Experience of working in maintained schools, with an understanding of school accounts. High attention to detail and accuracy. Experience in school budget setting, monitoring, and closure of accounts. Ability to interpret financial data, applying logic and judgment. Strong communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships. Excellent time management, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines. Experience using Xero and school finance systems, with strong IT and Excel skills. Quick learner. Financial qualification (CIPFA/AAT) or currently studying towards one. Experience with Approval Max. How to Apply: We look forward to hearing from you. Please email your CV to Shannon Freer or visit our website and apply online at CloudStone | Education Services (cloud-stone.co.uk). About Us: CloudStone Education Services focuses solely on non-teaching roles within schools and universities across London and the Home Counties. We pride ourselves on providing high standards for candidates, schools, and universities alike. We will help you find the right short-term, long-term, or permanent role in a school and location that suits you. We are also here to guide you through every step of the recruitment process and provide a wealth of resources and expert advice to support you in your search for the perfect role.
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