Finance Officer

Finance Officer - Secondary School

Location: Haringey, North London
Contract Type: Long-term (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £28,000-£29,000 per annum (pro rata, based on experience)
Working Hours: 8:15 AM - 4:00 PM
Duration: Until July 2025, with potential for extension

Are you an experienced school finance professional ready to make an impact in a vibrant educational setting? We are seeking a skilled Finance Officer to join a thriving secondary school in North London. This maternity cover position offers the opportunity to contribute to the smooth financial operation of the school, ensuring resources are effectively managed to benefit the students and staff.

Located in Haringey, this inclusive and nurturing school is committed to fostering academic and personal growth for every student. Boasting modern facilities and a diverse community, the school celebrates achievement and values the contributions of its dedicated staff.

As the Finance Officer, you'll oversee and support the school's financial operations. This includes daily financial management, compliance with regulations, and ensuring efficient resource allocation.

Experience in a secondary school finance role is essential.

• Manage daily financial tasks, including payments, cash flow monitoring, and system updates.
• Provide clear financial advice and maintain robust controls across departments.
• Assist in developing and revising financial policies to support best practices.
• Help identify opportunities to increase income and reduce expenditure.
• Oversee payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Support budget preparation, management accounts, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate audits and ensure compliance with financial returns.
• Ensure adherence to data protection regulations and manage subject access requests.

• Essential: Experience in a finance role within a secondary school setting.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-finance staff.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of education finance systems and reporting requirements.
• Leadership and team management abilities to support finance team members effectively.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the success of a school that values its staff and fosters a collaborative, supportive working environment.

If you have the required experience and are excited to take on this rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you!

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