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About this Role
Job Title: Finance Support Officer
Location: Adelaide School
Grade/Scale: Staffordshire Grade 5, Scale Point 6-9
We are seeking a dedicated and meticulous Finance Officer to join our team and support the school’s financial operations.
Main Purpose of the Role
Under the direction of the Office Manager, organise and deliver effective financial systems within the school.
Support for Financial Management
· Deliver an efficient operation of the school’s accounting function according to agreed procedures.
· Responsibility for the timely review, reconciliation and submission of monthly accounts
· Under the direction of the Office Manager, prepare annual estimates and regular reports upon income and expenditure, monitor accounts against budgets and report to the Office Manager and Headteacher.
· Ensure all pupil funding is captured, liaising with the SENDCO and the head teacher, chased and reconciled on a frequent basis.
· Monitor income and expenditure to ensure financial sustainability
· Under direction from Office Manager, complete all accounting procedures and identify any problems, including the ordering, processing and payment for all goods and services provided to the school; and preparation of invoices, collection of fees and other dues.
· Support the Office Manager to maximise income generation within the ethos of the school.
Support for Financial Administration
· Prepare and present regular financial reports according to agreed procedures.
· Alongside the Office Manager and the Trust, plan and prepare the school’s annual and three-year budget.
· Prepare annual estimates and regular reports upon income and expenditure, monitor accounts against budgets.
· Undertake all the schools accounting systems;
-Ordering, processing and payment of all goods and services.
-Preparation of invoices.
-Collection of fees and other dues.
-Recovery of bad debts.
-Managing school fund or similar budget.
· Alongside the office manager prepare for the trust auditors as required.
· Monitor closely all financial records and tabulations.
· Liaise with Trust Finance team.
· Managing the school lettings arrangements.
Support General Administration
· Undertake general clerical duties as and when necessary, e.g. switchboard, reception duties.
Support to School (this list is not exhausted and should reflect the ethos of the school)
· Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with.
· Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
· Be aware of, support and ensure equal opportunities for all.
· Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
· Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
· Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
· Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
· Assist with pupil needs as appropriate during the school day.
The successful candidate will:
· Proven experience in a finance role.
· Strong knowledge of finance procedures and best practices.
· Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
· Proficiency in word processing and IT skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Manor Hall Academy Trust places the highest priority on the safeguarding children. Any appointments within the Trust will be subject to a enhanced disclosure being obtained from the Disclosure and Barring Service, Online Checks and satisfactory references prior to interview. Further details about DBS can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service/about .
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £22,874.00-£23,987.00 per year
Expected hours: 37 per week
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 20/06/2025
Reference ID: Admin/Finance Officer