Finance Officer Good Secondary School Ipswich
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale
This Good 1118 secondary school in Ipswich is recognised for its improving academic outcomes strong financial governance and structured leadership systems. The school serves a diverse community and places high value on financial accountability and operational efficiency.
The finance function plays a central role in ensuring the school operates sustainably and transparently. Clear systems are in place for budgeting procurement and reporting with regular oversight from governors.
The school is seeking a meticulous and dependable Finance Officer to support day-to-day financial operations.
The Finance Officer will manage transactional finance and support the Finance Manager in maintaining accurate financial records.
Key responsibilities include:
Processing invoices and purchase orders
Managing accounts payable and receivable
Reconciling bank statements
Monitoring departmental budgets
Assisting with payroll administration
Maintaining financial records and audit trails
Supporting month-end reporting
Managing petty cash systems
Ensuring compliance with financial procedures
Liaising with suppliers and contractors
The role requires accuracy discretion and strong numerical skills.
The Finance Officer works alongside the Finance Manager and School Business Manager within an established financial framework.
Experience in finance or accounts administration
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Proficiency in Excel and finance software
High attention to detail
Organised and methodical
Ability to meet deadlines
Commitment to confidentiality
To apply please send your CV as soon as possible.
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