Finance Officer Jobs in United Kingdom

A well-regarded secondary school in Harlow (Essex) is seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Finance Officer to join its supportive business and administration team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong finance and admin skills who enjoys working with systems, deadlines and accuracy—and who wants to play a key role in ensuring the school runs smoothly and responsibly. The school has clear routines, a professional working culture and strong safeguarding practice. Finance is managed carefully and transparently, and the finance function is respected as central to effective school operations. About the Role As Finance Officer , you will support day-to-day financial processes, ensuring transactions are accurate and records are maintained to a high standard. Responsibilities typically include: • Processing purchase orders, invoices and supplier payments • Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation for audit purposes • Supporting budget monitoring and producing routine reports where required • Managing income processing (trips, payments, other income streams) • Liaising with suppliers and resolving queries professionally • Supporting procurement processes and value-for-money procedures • Supporting finance systems administration and spreadsheet tracking • Handling confidential information securely and professionally Key Information • Location: Harlow, Essex • Start Date: ASAP / next term (or by agreement) • Contract: Full-time, permanent (or as agreed) • Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience What the School is Looking For • Experience in finance administration, accounts, purchasing or a similar role • Strong attention to detail and confidence working with numbers and systems • Excellent organisation and ability to manage deadlines consistently • Professional communication skills when liaising with colleagues and suppliers • Confidence using spreadsheets and finance/database-style systems • Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding in education School-based finance experience is desirable but not essential for a strong candidate with transferable experience. How to Apply If you are a capable Finance Officer who would thrive in a professional school environment supporting strong financial systems, we welcome your application. Please submit your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered.

• Finance Officer required January 2026 • Good mixed secondary school based in Newham • Finance Officer to support a growing and busy finance function Our Client is seeking a Finance Officer to join a thriving secondary school situated in the Newham area. The successful candidate will handle day-to-day finance operations including processing invoices, preparing payment runs, supporting payroll tasks, reconciling accounts, and assisting with budget monitoring. This is a role suited to an organised individual with strong communication skills and a high level of accuracy. School Information This 11–18 comprehensive school educates roughly 1,550 pupils and continues to grow in size each academic year due to its strong reputation and high number of applications. The school places great importance on maintaining robust financial systems, ensuring transparency, and supporting strategic planning for future development projects. They recently completed a refurbishment programme which has expanded student facilities, requiring a finance team that can manage a more complex operational budget. The administrative team describes the working environment as structured, efficient, and cooperative, with excellent support from senior leadership. The finance department benefits from regular updates to systems, administrative training, and strong communication channels between finance, HR, estates, and curriculum leads. Staff wellbeing is prioritised, with opportunities for progression across the wider trust network. Salary Paid to support staff scale Application To be considered for this Finance Officer position please forward a CV as soon as possible.

An Ofsted Outstanding primary school in Greenwich is seeking a Finance Officer to join its business support team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to work within a well-run school environment. What the School Offers Excellent pension scheme Ongoing CPD opportunities Stable and well-established finance systems Free on-site parking Healthcare cash plan Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 Additional wellbeing days throughout the year…

Finance Officer required January 2026 Independent co-educational school based in Ashford Finance Officer to support financial operations and school-wide budgeting systems Our Client is seeking a Finance Officer to support the financial management, budgeting and operational systems of a respected independent school. Duties include processing fee billing, managing financial records, supporting contract administration, liaising with suppliers, maintaining financial reporting and supporting strateg…

A high-calibre Independent prep school in Oxford is seeking a meticulous Finance Officer for a permanent role starting ASAP. This is a critical role for a professional who prizes total precision in financial administration and seeks an environment where technical expertise is respected. The School Environment Based in the heart of Oxford, this school is defined by its record of academic excellence. The office environment is one of professional trust and purposeful good humour, where staff are t…