Senior Finance Officer

Summary:

Senior Finance Officer opportunity at a prestigious school with a rich heritage.

About the School:

A school with a long-standing tradition of academic excellence and a strong commitment to pastoral care, offering a supportive and dynamic environment for staff and students alike.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Finance Officer to support the smooth and accurate operation of the school’s finance function. This is an exciting opportunity to gain comprehensive experience across all core areas of accounting, including ledgers, reconciliations, payroll support, budgeting, and audit preparation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise finance office operations, including pension management, debt management, billing, and accounts.
• Generate accurate bi-weekly payment runs and remittance advices to ensure timely supplier payments.
• Complete timely reconciliations of key control accounts with clear documentation.
• Collate pupil billing information and lead fee note generation through the billing system.
• Post non-purchase ledger payments and perform regular bank account reconciliations.
• Manage monthly fee submissions and reconcile related income for smooth collection processes.
• Process staff expense claims efficiently and accurately.
• Perform termly reconciliations of key expense accounts to maintain accurate budget tracking.
• Prepare and submit Early Years funding claims to the County Council.
• Oversee the accounting and documentation of new pupil deposits.
• Take the lead in routine credit control activity to maintain healthy cash flow.
• Support audit preparation by assisting with schedules and documentation for external audits.
• Prepare budget reports to track and control departmental spending.
• Ensure compliance with school policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.
• Provide support to the Payroll Clerk during monthly payroll processing.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Excellent IT skills with sound knowledge of Office 365, particularly Excel.
• Proficiency with digital accounting software.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to work well within a small team.

Preferred

• Prior knowledge of iFinance / iSAMS.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £40,000 per annum.
• Generous fee remission for children at the school.
• Access to a Doctor for short consultations and staff wellbeing support.