School Finance Officer - Term Time - 28k Tonbridge - The Workplace Consultancy : Job Details

Significant experience in administration and finance is essential.Previous experience working in a similar role within a school environment is desirable. We welcome applications from people with transferrable skills and a desire to work in a school.

Key Objectives

• Recording and processing the daily financial transactions and activities within the school (e.g. requisitions, orders, invoicing, banking, and accounting entries), answering queries and reporting to the School Business Manager as required.
• Process and monitor payments for school trips, action supplier BACS payments and the reconciliation of school credit card purchases.
• Support the School Business Manager in the accuracy of the payroll process and the recording of all payroll transactions on the finance system.
• Invoicing and receipting financial transactions associated for 3rd party lettings.
• Work with colleagues to identify where efficiencies in processes and reporting can be achieved, whilst ensuring the school continues to comply with the Local Authority audit requirements.
• Support the School Business Manager in the preparation of monthly management accounts and month end reconciliations.
• Support the Finance and HR team in preparing and gathering relevant documents for payroll deadlines.
• Record income and related spend for Pupil Premium, discretionary grants and donations for accurate analysis and reporting.
• Process and record termly payments for Bursary pupils.
• To maintain an annual record of when contracts are due for renewal and to bring these to the attention of the School Business Manager.
• Take overall responsibility for the monitoring of the Finance email inbox and actioning as required.
• Support the School Business Manager in the procurement strategy for the school, requesting quotes and checking budget availability as required; ensure systems are up to date so that best value for money can be achieved when contracts are due for renewal;