Finance Meets Education! A Great Opportunity for a School Finance Professional in Wiltshire
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
Job Title: Finance and Payroll Officer
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
The opportunity
A busy and well-organised school in Swindon is seeking a Finance and Payroll Officer to join its business support team.
Working closely with the School Business Manager, you’ll help ensure the school’s financial processes are accurate, efficient and compliant. This position would suit someone who enjoys working with figures, maintaining records and supporting a wider team.
Your responsibilities will include:
Processing invoices, purchase orders and supplier payments.
Assisting with payroll administration and staff expense claims.
Maintaining financial records and supplier accounts.
Completing bank and account reconciliations.
Monitoring expenditure and assisting with budget reports.
Responding to finance-related queries.
Supporting month-end processes and financial documentation.
Your experience
Previous finance, accounts or payroll experience.
Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
Confident using Excel and financial systems.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines.
School finance experience is highly desirable.
Knowledge of school finance systems such as FMS or Access Education would be advantageous.
An enhanced DBS check will be required in line with the role.
If you’re looking to bring your finance experience into education, we’d love to hear from you.
- Location
- Swindon, Wiltshire
About Marchant Recruitment
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