Finance Officer – Good Secondary School – Ipswich

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

School Information

This Good 11–18 secondary school in Ipswich is recognised for its improving academic outcomes, strong financial governance, and structured leadership systems. The school serves a diverse community and places high value on financial accountability and operational efficiency.

The finance function plays a central role in ensuring the school operates sustainably and transparently. Clear systems are in place for budgeting, procurement, and reporting, with regular oversight from governors.

The school is seeking a meticulous and dependable Finance Officer to support day-to-day financial operations.

Role Overview

The Finance Officer will manage transactional finance and support the Finance Manager in maintaining accurate financial records.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing invoices and purchase orders

• Managing accounts payable and receivable

• Reconciling bank statements

• Monitoring departmental budgets

• Assisting with payroll administration

• Maintaining financial records and audit trails

• Supporting month-end reporting

• Managing petty cash systems

• Ensuring compliance with financial procedures

• Liaising with suppliers and contractors

The role requires accuracy, discretion, and strong numerical skills.

Finance Structure

The Finance Officer works alongside the Finance Manager and School Business Manager within an established financial framework.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in finance or accounts administration

• Strong numerical and analytical skills

• Proficiency in Excel and finance software

• High attention to detail

• Organised and methodical

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Commitment to confidentiality

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.