• Finance Officer required for a well-established school in Kent

• Outstanding opportunity to join a supportive and professionally run finance team

• Finance Officer to provide accurate and efficient financial administration across the school

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly organised Finance Officer to join a successful school in Kent. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working in an education environment and is confident managing a broad range of financial administration and transactional duties.

The successful Finance Officer will work closely with the School Business Manager and wider administration team, helping to ensure that the school's financial processes are accurate, efficient and well maintained. The role will involve dealing with invoices, payments, purchase orders, financial records, reconciliations and general finance administration, while also providing a professional and responsive service to staff, suppliers and other stakeholders.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their career within a friendly and well-supported school environment. Applications are welcomed from candidates with previous school finance experience as well as finance professionals who have transferable experience from other sectors.

School Information

The school is a well-established and respected educational setting based in Kent, with a strong commitment to providing a positive environment for both pupils and staff. The school has developed a reputation for high standards, strong organisation and a supportive approach to professional development.

The finance and administration functions play an important role in the day-to-day running of the school, and the successful candidate will become a valued member of the wider support team. The school offers a collaborative working environment where attention to detail, confidentiality and reliability are highly valued.

This would suit a Finance Officer who is looking for a varied position where they can make a meaningful contribution to the effective operation of a school.

Experience and Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a Finance Officer, Accounts Assistant or similar financial role

• Strong understanding of financial administration and transactional processes

• Experience with invoices, purchase orders, payments and reconciliations

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills

• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

• Previous experience within a school or education setting would be advantageous

• Ability to handle confidential financial information appropriately

• Legal ability to work within the UK

Application

If you are an organised and reliable finance professional looking for an opportunity within a welcoming school environment in Kent, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please send an up-to-date CV as soon as possible to be considered for this Finance Officer position.