Finance Officer – Secondary School – Warrington

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

A well-established secondary school in Warrington is looking to appoint an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join its busy support staff team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised finance professional who enjoys working in a varied role and wants to make a meaningful contribution to the smooth running of a successful school.

Working closely with the School Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for supporting the school's financial operations, ensuring all financial procedures are completed accurately, efficiently and in accordance with school policies and financial regulations. This position requires someone who can manage competing priorities, communicate effectively with colleagues and external suppliers, and maintain the highest levels of confidentiality.

The successful candidate will become part of a collaborative support staff team where professionalism, teamwork and continuous improvement are highly valued.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 secondary school with a strong commitment to providing an inclusive, ambitious and supportive learning environment for every student. The school serves a diverse local community and is recognised for its high expectations, excellent pastoral care and commitment to continuous improvement.

Students are encouraged to develop academically and personally through a broad curriculum, while staff benefit from a welcoming culture that promotes collaboration, professional development and wellbeing. The leadership team recognises the valuable contribution made by support staff and actively encourages opportunities for training and career progression.

The school continues to invest in its facilities, digital systems and operational processes, ensuring staff have access to the resources needed to perform their roles effectively.

Finance Team

The Finance Team plays an essential role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the school, ensuring financial systems run efficiently while providing accurate information to senior leaders and budget holders.

As Finance Officer, your responsibilities will include:

• Processing purchase orders, invoices and supplier payments.

• Reconciling financial records and maintaining accurate accounts.

• Assisting with monthly budget monitoring and financial reporting.

• Supporting the preparation of annual budgets.

• Managing income received by the school.

• Liaising with suppliers regarding invoices and payments.

• Processing staff expense claims.

• Maintaining financial records in accordance with school procedures.

• Assisting with audit preparation.

• Supporting procurement processes and obtaining quotations.

• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.

• Providing financial administrative support to the School Business Manager.

The successful candidate will work within an experienced finance team that values accuracy, collaboration and delivering an efficient financial service to the wider school community.

Requirements

• Previous finance or accounting experience.

• Good understanding of financial administration.

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

• Excellent organisational skills.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.

• Experience using finance software is desirable.

• Ability to prioritise workloads effectively.

• Professional and confidential approach.

• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting the wider school community.

Application

To apply for this Finance Officer position, please send your CV as soon as possible.