Finance Officer

Our client is seeking a Finance Officer to join them part time, 20 hours a week on a permanent basis, in Southall, London.

This role will be 20 hours per week in Term times and 1 week in school Holidays.

Main purpose of the role:

• To provide efficient management of the school finances including budget and other administrative functions
• Produce monthly budget reports highlighting any discrepancies or over/under spends.
• Support the Headteacher, SBM and Governing board.
• Produce annual budget with support of the bursarial team.
• Promote safeguarding and welfare among the children in the school.

Main tasks:

• Place order and pay bills, ensuring delivery is to the correct person.
• Provide financial advice and support to senior leadership.
• Act in accordance with the Schools Financial Vale statement (SVFS) and Ealing Financial Handbook guidance at all times.
• Monitor expenditure and ensure effective budgetary controls.
• Ensure procedures are followed for all deliveries, insuring there verified and signed for.
• Search for procurement ensuring best value for the school alongside SBM.
• Monitor staff salary report form and input into accounting software.
• Assist with school audit.
• Responsible for bank reconciliation checking statement against income and expenditure.
• Ensure all invoiced are pain in a timely manner.
• Manage the schools cashflow and maximise the schools’ interest withing financial, legal, and regulatory constraints.
• Any other financial or administrative task that the Headteacher may need help with.

Desired Knowledge:

• GCSE in English and Maths
• Proven experience in Finance, Human Resources or similar field or qualification
• Experience of managing multiple projects,
• Good working knowledge of FMS and or SIMS
• Experience with MS Packages e.g. Excel
• Ideal able interested in studying towards a CSBM/DSBM qualification.
• Must be able to hold an enhanced DBS check.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.

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