Finance Officer (Maternity Cover) -Location:Tunbridge Wells
Salary:£25,127 £26,383 (FTE), pro-rata to actual working days
Working Hours:3 days/week or full time, all year round
Contract Period:15-month fixed-term contract starting October 2024
Our client, a highly regarded and inclusive academy located in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, is seeking an experienced and committedFinance Officerto join their friendly and busy finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive and caring environment while making a meaningful impact in the school community.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Finance Manager in the management of school finances, ensuring financial controls are maintained and all aspects of accounts payable and receivable are efficiently processed. We are looking for someone with excellent attention to detail, strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, and a proactive approach to their work. Experience in an educational setting would be advantageous but is not essential, as full training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support the Finance Manager in maintaining effective control over the school's finances.
2. Manage and process accounts payable and receivable ledgers.
3. Monitor and forecast b...