School Finance Officer

School Finance Officer, Manchester City Centre Based. £34,000 + DOE Our client is seeking an experienced School Finance Officer to support their finance function within a busy educational setting. The successful candidate will have proven experience working within a school environment and be confident managing a range of finance and bursary-related responsibilities. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who understands the unique requirements of the education sector. Responsibilities as a School Finance Officer * Managing the day-to-day financial administration of the school * Processing purchase orders, invoices, payments, and reconciliations * Supporting budget monitoring and assisting with financial reporting * Administering bursary and funding processes, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance * Maintaining pupil finance records and managing fee-related queries where applicable * Liaising with staff, parents, suppliers, and external stakeholders regarding financial matters * Supporting month-end and year-end finance processes * Ensuring financial procedures are followed in line with school policies and statutory requirements Essential Requirements for a School Finance Officer * Previous experience working within a school, college, or educational setting within a finance focused role * Experience administering bursaries, grants, or educational funding will prove a strong advantage * Strong understanding of financial processes and systems * Enhanced DBS certificate * Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills * Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities Desirable * AAT qualification or equivalent finance qualification * Experience using school finance systems such as SIMS, FMS, Arbor, or PS Financials * Knowledge of school funding regulations and education sector finance procedures Interested? Please apply now. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for updates, recruitment information, new vacancies and more