Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Job Title: School Finance Officer
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, ongoing opportunity

About the Role

An academy in Gloucester is seeking a numerically confident and detail-oriented Finance Officer to support its finance and business operations. This is a suitable opportunity for an experienced school finance administrator, accounts assistant or finance officer who understands the importance of accurate financial records and effective internal controls.

Previous school finance experience is essential. The successful candidate will need to understand the specific processes involved in managing school expenditure, supplier payments, purchase orders and budget information.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase orders, supplier invoices and payment requests in line with the academy's financial procedures.

• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation and resolving discrepancies.

• Maintaining accurate accounts payable and receivable records.

• Processing authorised payments and assisting with bank and balance-sheet reconciliations.

• Monitoring expenditure against departmental budgets and highlighting discrepancies.

• Supporting the preparation of financial reports and budget monitoring information.

• Maintaining records for audit purposes and assisting with financial compliance checks.

• Responding to financial queries from staff, suppliers and other relevant stakeholders.

• Supporting the School Business Manager or Finance Manager with month-end processes and other finance-related duties.

About the School

The academy relies on accurate and timely financial administration to ensure that resources are allocated appropriately and that its operational commitments are met.

The Finance Officer will work with the wider business team to maintain reliable financial records, support purchasing decisions and ensure that financial procedures are followed consistently.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in school finance or an equivalent education-sector finance role is essential.

• Experience processing invoices, purchase orders, payments and reconciliations.

• Familiarity with school finance software such as Access Education, PS Financials, Sage or similar systems.

• Good numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

• Strong Excel and general IT skills.

• An understanding of confidentiality, financial controls and audit requirements.

• AAT qualifications or equivalent accounting experience would be advantageous.

How to Apply

If you have relevant school finance experience and are looking for your next position in Gloucester, please forward your CV for consideration.