School Finance Assistant
Posted 2 days ago by 1770103808
£19 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Bury, Greater Manchester
Summary: The role of School Finance Officer involves managing the financial systems and procedures of a school, collaborating closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team. The position requires overseeing daily financial management, monitoring budgets, and preparing financial reports. The Finance Officer will also manage a small finance team and liaise with various stakeholders. This role is essential for ensuring the financial integrity and efficiency of the school's operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day financial management of the school
- Monitor budgets, income, expenditure, and financial controls
- Prepare financial reports and final accounts; liaise with auditors
- Manage ordering, invoicing, payments, reconciliations, and school fund accounts
- Support finance-related projects and ensure best value
- Line manage and support a small finance team
- Liaise with Trust Finance, suppliers, and external agencies
Key Skills:
- AAT Intermediate / NVQ Level 3 in Finance (or equivalent experience)
- 3-5 years' experience in a senior finance role
- Strong ICT, organisational, and communication skills
- Experience of supervising staff
- Methodical, detail-focused, and able to prioritise effectively
Salary (Rate): £19 per hour
City: Bury
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
School Finance Officer
Grade 7 | SCP 24-28
Support Staff Contract
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Finance Officer to manage our school's financial systems and procedures, working closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team, and Trust Central Finance.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the day-to-day financial management of the school
Monitor budgets, income, expenditure, and financial controls
Prepare financial reports and final accounts; liaise with auditors
Manage ordering, invoicing, payments, reconciliations, and school fund accounts
Support finance-related projects and ensure best value
Line manage and support a small finance team
Liaise with Trust Finance, suppliers, and external agencies
About You
AAT Intermediate / NVQ Level 3 in Finance (or equivalent experience)
3-5 years' experience in a senior finance role
Strong ICT, organisational, and communication skills
Experience of supervising staff
Methodical, detail-focused, and able to prioritise effectively
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.
- You must have legal right to work in the UK.
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.