School Finance Officer Vacancy

School Finance Officer Vacancy - Immediate start

Location: Southwark, London
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Contract: Temp-to-Perm, Full-time

An outstanding secondary school in Southwark is looking for a Finance Officer to join our small finance team on a temporary-to-permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with previous school finance experience to contribute to a high-performing team in an exceptional educational environment. The successful candidate must be available to start immediately.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Prior experience working as a Finance Officer in a school essential
• Proficiency in using FMS (Financial Management System), ideally SIMS, essential
• Strong understanding of school finance regulations and funding structures
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively within a small team
• Strong communication skills and ability to meet deadlines

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily financial operations of the school
• Oversee budgets, cash flow, and financial reporting
• Process purchase orders, invoices, and payments via the FMS system
• Prepare financial reports for senior leadership and governors
• Ensure financial compliance with relevant regulations and policies
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes

To apply for this School Finance Officer position, please send your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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School Finance Officer Vacancy - Immediate start

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Prior experience working as a Finance Officer in a school
• Proficiency in using FMS (Financial Management System), specifically SIMS
• Strong understanding of school finance regulations and funding structures
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively within a small team
• Strong communication skills and ability to meet deadlines

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Prior experience working as a Finance Officer in a school
• Proficiency in using FMS (Financial Management System), specifically SIMS
• Strong understanding of school finance regulations and funding structures
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively within a small team
• Strong communication skills and ability to meet deadlines