Finance Officer

School Finance Officer
Location: Accrington & Nelson (must be able to travel to both sites)
Hours: Monday - Friday
Contract: Contract

We are currently seeking an organised, professional Finance Officer to join a busy school office in Accrington & Nelson. This role is working Monday to Friday, and is initially on a contract basis.

• Manage purchase orders, invoices, supplier payments and reconciliations

• Monitor budgets, expenditure and financial forecasts for departments

• Maintain accurate accounting records and produce financial reports

• Administer payroll data, expenses, and finance-related HR inputs

• Ensure the school follows financial regulations, audit requirements, and procurement policies

Requirements:

• Solid experience in school finance, bookkeeping or accountancy

• Strong knowledge of accounting systems (e.g. Access)

• Excellent accuracy, numeracy and analytical skills

• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritise workload and maintain confidentiality

• Good communication and liaison skills with SLT, staff, parents and suppliers

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