Senior Finance Officer - Secondary Academy in Swindon...
A high-achieving secondary academy in Swindon is seeking a precise, analytical Senior Finance Officer to manage day-to-day accounting, purchasing ledgers, and budget reconciliations for an immediate (ASAP) start.
Job Overview
The Finance Officer is responsible for executing financial processes, monitoring departmental budgets, and assisting the School Business Manager with accounting cycles.
Working closely with academic heads of department and administrative leads, you will oversee invoice processing, purchase order approvals, supplier payments, banking reconciliations, and payroll checks. This is a full-time, ongoing or permanent role.
Key Responsibilities
Process purchase orders, supplier invoices, sales ledger billing, and BACs payment runs on school finance software (FMS / Access / PSF)
Perform monthly bank reconciliations, petty cash management, and credit card audit checks
Monitor departmental budgets, highlighting variances and providing monthly spending statements to Heads of Department
Process trip income, parent online payments (ParentPay / Arbor / SIMS Pay), and bursary allocations
Prepare documentation for year-end financial audits and local authority returns
Assist with staff payroll reconciliation and pension return verification
The School & What’s on Offer
Immediate Start: Full-time, long-term or permanent contract starting ASAP
Role Type: Full-time hours (Term-Time plus specified holiday weeks or 52-week)
Facilities: Supportive finance department with modern automated accounting systems
Location: Prime Swindon location with on-site parking and convenient transport links
Candidate Requirements
AAT qualification (Level 3 or 4) or equivalent professional accounting experience
Prior experience in school finance, educational accounting, or public sector ledger management
Proficiency in school finance database systems (SIMS FMS, Access Education, PSF, or Bromcom)
High numerical accuracy, organizational capability, and spreadsheet proficiency
An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
How to Apply
Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this Finance Officer position in Swindon for an immediate start.
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