Are you an experienced School Finance Officer looking for a new opportunity where your financial knowledge and organisational skills will be genuinely valued?

We are recruiting for a School Finance Officer to join a primary academy in Wakefield. This is a full-time, permanent position suited to someone who understands school finance procedures, enjoys working with figures and can confidently manage the financial administration of a busy school.

Working alongside the school's leadership and wider finance team, you will help ensure that financial processes are accurate, efficient and well managed.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will have previous experience working in a school finance environment and be comfortable handling a variety of financial responsibilities.

You should be able to demonstrate:

• Previous school-based finance experience is essential.

• Experience using school finance systems such as FMS, Access Education Finance or PS Financials.

• A good understanding of purchase orders, invoicing, reconciliations and financial reporting.

• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Confidence using Microsoft Excel and other administrative software.

• The ability to manage deadlines, maintain confidentiality and work effectively with colleagues at all levels.

A relevant finance or accounting qualification, such as AAT, would be an advantage.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

As the School Finance Officer, you will support the effective financial management of the academy, with duties including:

• Processing purchase orders, supplier invoices and payments accurately and on time.

• Maintaining financial records and completing regular account reconciliations.

• Assisting with budget monitoring, expenditure tracking and financial reports.

• Supporting the School Business Manager and academy finance team with financial administration.

• Managing financial queries from staff, suppliers and external organisations.

• Ensuring transactions are recorded correctly and comply with school and academy trust financial procedures.

• Assisting with audit preparation and maintaining accurate supporting documentation.

The Position at a Glance

Job Title: School Finance Officer
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
School Setting: Primary Academy
Working Hours: Full-Time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Why Consider This Position?

School finance is about more than balancing figures. Accurate financial management helps schools make informed decisions, manage resources responsibly and provide the best possible environment for their pupils.

This position offers an experienced finance professional the opportunity to put their skills to good use in an educational setting, while becoming an important part of the school's operational team.

Next Steps

If you have a background in school finance and are interested in securing a permanent position in Wakefield, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered for this School Finance Officer opportunity.