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Finance Officer - High-Performing Secondary School -...

  • Finance Officer required January 2026
  • Large mixed secondary school based in Manchester
  • Finance Officer to support purchasing, monthly reporting and financial compliance

Our Client is seeking a Finance Officer to join the established business support team within a large secondary school in Manchester. The successful candidate will take responsibility for processing purchase invoices, managing supplier payments, raising purchase orders, supporting budget monitoring and responding to finance queries from teaching and leadership staff.

School Information
This 11–18 secondary school educates approximately 1,400 pupils and enjoys a strong reputation for academic consistency, effective pastoral care and professional operational systems. The school operates with detailed financial controls and robust internal procedures to ensure transparency and compliance across all departments.

Support staff describe the school as well-organised, professional and supportive. The finance department is well embedded within the school structure and works closely with governors and senior leadership. The school offers clear systems training, structured induction and long-term stability within the finance team.

Salary
Paid to scale on the appropriate support staff pay structure

Application
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Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago
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