Finance Officer

Your new company
A renowned state school in the Kingston area is looking for a promising Finance Officer to join their team. This role will give you the opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive educational institution committed to excellence and innovation. The academy prides itself on fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where every team member is valued and encouraged to grow.

Your new role
As a Finance Officer, you will be an integral part of the Finance team, providing efficient and effective financial support. You will handle day-to-day financial processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Your role will involve supporting the Senior Finance Officer and adapting to the department's needs. Salary: £29,000 - £33,000 per annum.
Key responsibilities:

• Maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information.
• Process purchase orders for equipment and materials accurately within agreed authorisation and timescales.
• Monitor goods received notes on the Academy's finance system against orders, checking for accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
• Open, stamp, date, and distribute post, bringing important items to the attention of the Head of Finance.
• Process invoices within the terms stated by the supplier, ensuring appropriate authorisation and payment.
• Handle queries from suppliers, customers, and other parties professionally and efficiently.
• Prepare pay lists for authorisation to process payments by BACS or card.
• Send remittance advice, sales receipts, and other necessary communications to suppliers/customers.
• Receipt and process monies brought into the finance department for weekly banking.
• Assist with regular banking of all monies.
• Record monthly hospitality and pupil premium expenditure, highlighting abnormalities to the Head of Finance.
• Process staff expense payments and maintain appropriate records.
• Process credit card purchases, preparing monthly reconciliations and highlighting abnormalities.
• Maintain detailed records of non-invoiced income and expenditure, including grants and school trip money.
• Maintain filing of financial information, including scanning invoices and attaching them to transactions within IRIS Financials.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation and associated accounting transactions.

What you'll need to succeed

• High-quality financial administrative skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in financial systems (e., IRIS Financials)
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid holiday work
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Pension scheme and other benefits

What you need to do now
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