School Finance Officer - Birmingham

Are you precise, reliable, and motivated by supporting high-quality financial practice? A successful and oversubscribed secondary school in Birmingham is recruiting a committed School Finance Officer to join their Business & Support Services team. This is a brilliant opportunity to contribute to the financial efficiency of a respected educational institution.

The Role

As the School Finance Officer, you will support a wide range of financial processes and ensure the financial operations of the school run smoothly, accurately, and in compliance with regulations.

Your responsibilities include:

Processing expenditure and income transactions across multiple school accounts

Managing purchase orders, invoices, supplier relationships, and credit control

Keeping detailed records of departmental budgets and spending

Supporting report production for senior leaders, governors, and trust finance teams

Handling bank reconciliations, cash management, and trip finances

Supporting financial governance processes, including audits and policy reviews

Assisting with payroll checks and staff financial documentation

Implementing and monitoring financial procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance

Maintaining organised, audit-ready financial records

This role offers significant variety, requiring strong organisational skills and an ability to adapt to daily operational needs.

School Information

The school is:

Highly regarded with a strong reputation for academic and operational excellence

Well-equipped with modern financial systems and hardware

Supportive of all staff, with regular CPD and development opportunities

Calm, organised, and professionally structured, ensuring an optimal working environment

Home to a friendly Business & Support Services team who work collaboratively and communicate effectively

Who Should Apply?

Ideal for:

Experienced finance professionals in schools or public services

Administrators with strong numerical and financial skills

Individuals comfortable handling confidential information

Anyone who enjoys order, accuracy, and problem-solving

Essential qualities include:

Strong IT skills, particularly Excel

Excellent organisational and analytical skills

High levels of accuracy

A positive, proactive work ethic

Salary

Competitive; term-time + additional weeks considered.

Application

Please send your CV as soon as possible. Early applications are encouraged.