Finance Officer - Reed : Job Details

• Salary: £25-30k
• Location: Surbiton, Surrey KT6
• Job Type: Full Time, 36 hours per week

We are seeking a dedicated Finance Officer to join our finance team and provide efficient and effective financial support in line with our Academy’s core financial responsibilities. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day processes accurately and timely, supporting the Senior Finance Officer and adapting tasks to meet the department’s needs.

• Provide high-quality financial administrative support under the direction of the Head of Finance.
• Maintain confidentiality and prevent disclosure of sensitive information.
• Input information into financial systems, process purchase orders, and monitor goods received notes.
• Handle financial post, process invoices, and deal with queries from suppliers and customers professionally.
• Prepare payment lists for BACS processing and send out remittance advice and sales receipts.
• Assist with banking, record monthly catering income and hospitality expenditure, and process staff expense payments.
• Maintain detailed records of non-invoiced income and expenditure and perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Raise sales invoices, review the Debtors ledger, and chase outstanding debts.
• Support financial management of trips and events, including using Parent Pay and IRIS Financials.
• Record school fund income and maintain the Gift Aid register.
• Assist with HR/Payroll related administration as requested.

• Experience in financial administration within an educational setting is desirable.
• Proficiency in using financial systems such as IRIS Financials, Parent Pay, and Arbor.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines.
• Good communication skills and a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake training and participate in professional development.

• Full-time role with a 36-hour workweek.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

To apply for the Finance Officer position, please apply to this posting directly or email me at