Finance Officer

We are supporting a leading Secondary School, based in East London, to recruit a Finance Officer on a long term temporary contract. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining the accounts payable and receivable ledger as well as other ad hoc duties.

Key responsibilities:

1. Processing invoices, ensuring proper coding and authorisation
2. Managing accounts payable and receivable, monitoring outstanding payments and receipts
3. Preparing payment runs and ensure timely processing of payments, and accurate filing of remittances
4. Supporting the management of and other payment to or via school related activities such as donations from charity fundraising
5. Supporting budget holders with financial queries and reporting requirements
6. Assisting in the preparation of financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders
7. Providing timely and accurate financial information for decision-making
8. Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, policies, and procedures
9. Maintaining proper documentation and filing of financial records
10. Liaising with Stakeholders professionally and promptly
11. Completing any other ad hoc duties when necessary

What we’re looking for:

1. The ideal candidate will have proven finance experience in a school
2. Experience working in the education sector
3. Excellent interpersonal skills to engage effectively with Stakeholders and staff at all levels
4. The postholder must have an in-date child Enhanced DBS, including the paper disclosure copy

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out on the opportunity.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.