Finance Officer (Maternity Cover)

Teaching vacancies

Finance Officer (Maternity Cover)

Salary Not Specified

Teaching vacancies, St John's, Tunbridge Wells

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 3 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 01afd869ca7043e0b6d38bbe2f87fff4

Full Job Description

  • Assist the Finance Manager in maintaining effective financial controls of the school accounts
  • Maintaining and processing all aspects of the account payable and the accounts receivable ledgers
  • Monitoring and forecasting budget spending
  • Reconciliation of bank accounts and control accounts
  • Manage the income and expenditure of school trips including parent/staff enquiries
  • Full details can be found in the Application pack, A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students
  • Opportunities to complete external qualifications
  • Free Gym Membership
  • Kent Rewards Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling, financial guidance, legal enquiries with access to online health and wellbeing resources

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and committed Finance Officer to join our friendly, busy finance team within the heart of our school. We are looking for someone on a fixed-term contract to start in October 2024.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Finance Manager in the management and coordination of all aspects of school finances. They must also have excellent attention to detail, be proactive and be proficient in IT skills, especially with Microsoft Excel. Experience of working in an educational environment would be advantageous but is not essential as full training will be provided.,
  • Have previous experience in a similar role
  • Be highly numerate and be able to absorb complex information
  • Be able to use their own initiative
  • Have excellent attention to detail