Finance Officer
5 days ago
Hounslow
Finance Officer Finance Officer – Primary School Location: Hounslow, London Hours: 20 hours per week | 39 weeks per year (Term Time) Salary: £20 per hour Start Date: ASAP – Long term placement which could be permanent anzuk is working in partnership with a primary school in Hounslow to recruit an experienced Finance Officer to join their administration team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong organisational skills who is looking to work in a school environment and contribute to the effective management of school finances. The Role The Finance Officer will play a key role in the day-to-day financial management of the school, ensuring accurate financial records are maintained and supporting the Headteacher and leadership team with financial planning, reporting, and compliance. Key Responsibilities • Manage day-to-day school financial transactions including orders, invoices, payments, income, and banking, • Monitor and maintain the school budget, identifying trends, variances, and reporting to the Headteacher, • Prepare financial reports for senior leaders, governors, and finance committees, • Process purchase orders, invoices, and payments while ensuring compliance with financial procedures, • Reconcile income, bank accounts, VAT claims, and financial systems, • Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with financial regulations and audit requirements, • Support budget planning, forecasting, and financial decision-making, • Liaise with suppliers, contractors, the local authority, and service providers, • Maintain the school’s fixed assets register and monitor value for money across purchases The Ideal Candidate • Previous experience in a finance or accounts role managing end-to-end financial processes, • Experience preparing financial reports for senior leaders or management teams, • Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance, and audit requirements, • Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills, • Confident user of financial systems and spreadsheets Desirable • Experience working within a school, education, or local authority setting, • Knowledge of school funding or education finance regulations, • Experience supporting facilities or service-level agreement financial management To apply, please submit your CV