Are you a meticulous highly organised professional with strong financial administration skills A well-regarded secondary school in Cambridge is seeking a dedicated School Finance Officer to join their thriving operations team from January. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers maintaining accurate records and supporting the smooth financial running of a busy school environment.
The Role
As the School Finance Officer you will play a key role in supporting the schools financial operations and ensuring all processes are delivered efficiently and accurately. Working closely with the School Business Manager and a friendly administration team you will help maintain sound financial systems that underpin the schools day-to-day operations.
Your responsibilities will include:
Processing invoices purchase orders and supplier payments
Monitoring budgets and contributing to financial forecasting
Managing reconciliations petty cash and card expenditure
Assisting with month-end and year-end financial reporting
Maintaining accurate financial records in line with audit requirements
Liaising with suppliers staff and external partners
Ensuring compliance with school financial policies and DfE regulations
School Information
This high-performing Cambridge school is known for excellent leadership strong systems and a supportive administrative culture.
Staff benefit from:
Professional development opportunities
A well-resourced office with modern systems
A calm and structured working environment
A collaborative and friendly team ethos
Who Should Apply
Experienced School Finance Officers or Finance Assistants
Administrators with strong numerical skills
Candidates familiar with PSF SIMS Arbor or Sage
Individuals with high accuracy and strong organisational ability
Salary
Competitive and dependent on experience; term-time plus additional weeks.
Application
Please submit your CV as soon as possible. Early applications are encouraged.
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