School Finance Officer

School Finance Officer | Waltham Forest
Are you an experienced School Finance Officer professional seeking a new opportunity in a vibrant school environment?
We are seeking a dynamic and competent School Finance Officer to join an exceptional secondary school based in Waltham Forest.
As the School Finance Officer, you'll be at the heart of ensuring smooth financial operations. You'll dive into action, adeptly handling tasks such as collecting payments from eager students for exciting trips and essential expenses through the ParentPay system, injecting efficiency into the process.
Along with this, your role as a School Finance Officer, extends to issuing order request forms ensuring every detail is accounted for. You’ll be the driving force behind the scenes, obtaining authorizations, coding, and posting purchase orders and invoices. With a keen eye for detail, you will carry out the reconciling statements of accounts, ensuring suppliers are duly compensated for their contributions to the academy's vibrant ecosystem. From preparing and managing payment runs to posting monthly sales invoices ensuring every note resonates with timely revenue collection and impeccable financial integrity.
School Finance Officer Role
Salary: £26,000-£31,000
Contract type: Full time, Term time, Permanent
School Finance Officer Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a finance team in a school setting.
• Knowledge of school systems: SIMS, FMS, PSF etc.
• Experience of working within financial control environments.
• An understanding of financial systems and procedures.
• Working and communicating effectively with relevant stakeholders.

As the School Finance Officer, you're not just a number cruncher; you're a vital cog in supporting the operations of this school community!
If this role excites you, get in touch with Sam at Ribbons & Reeves now!
School Finance Officer | Waltham Forest | INDNCB