School finance officer Work, Jobs in London (with Salaries)

Finance Officer LBS
Civic Recruitment Limited —London
- £24.54 an hour
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
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2d
Business Support Officer
Marylebone Boys' School —London
- £30,302 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
1d
Business Support Officer
Marylebone Academy —London
- From £30,302 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
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SEN Finance Officer Bexley - Admin & Clerical
Civic Recruitment Limited —Bexleyheath
- £183.40 a day
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
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10d
Building Safety Levy Officer (Part-time 1 day per week)
Barnet Council —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Oracle
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Flexitime
1d
Specialist - F&A - R2R 4B
Genpact (UK) Limited —London
- Oracle
- ERP systems
- English
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14d
Finance Administration Officer
Beacon Hill Academy —South Ockendon
- £16.55 - £18.52 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Free parking
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Senior Admissions Officer
Regent College London —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CRM software
- Microsoft Office
- Continuous improvement
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Income and Recovery Recovery Officer - Fixed Term Contract
Barnet Council —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Oracle
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Flexitime
1d
Senior Enrolment Officer
Regent College London —London
- £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Customer service
- Mentoring
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8d
Head of Finance
School-Home Support —Stratford
- Up to £62,500 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Salesforce
- Contracts
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
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14d
Head of Finance
Anthem Schools Trust —London
- £63,472 - £68,051 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- School
Apprentice Pensions Officer
Islington Council —Islington
- £14.80 an hour
- English
- Tax experience
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
7d
Payroll Specialist
ware —Middlesex
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
1d
Welfare & Administration Manager (Fixed Term Residential Summer Contract)
ALPADIA Language Schools SA —London
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- Microsoft Office
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Additional Learning Support (ALS) Manager
Ada, National College for Digital Skills —London
- £38,000 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
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14d
Sr. Specialist - F&A - R2R 4C
Genpact (UK) Limited —London
- Oracle
- ERP systems
- English
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14d
Building Safety Levy Collection Officer
LondonBoroughofBexley —Bexleyheath
- £36,372 - £40,698 a year
- Administrative experience
- Annual leave
2d
Director - GMC Credit Officer
Bank of America —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee assistance programme
Vice President, Credit Officer - Corporates Credit
Bank of America —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Employee assistance programme

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Finance Officer LBS

Civic Recruitment Limited
London

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Job details

Temporary | Full-time
£24.54 an hour
2 days ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Accounts payable
SAP
Analysis skills
Organisational skills
Communication skills
Account reconciliation

Full job description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job title: Finance Officer LBS (Accounts Payable)

Job Purpose

To provide effective accounts payable and financial administration support by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of funding and supplier payments. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining financial records, reconciling accounts, supporting schools with payment-related queries, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations, procedures, and audit requirements. The role plays a key part in supporting efficient financial operations and delivering high-quality finance services.

Key Responsibilities

Payment Processing

Process funding payments, supplier invoices, and other financial transactions accurately and within agreed timescales.
Ensure all payments are supported by appropriate documentation and approvals.
Monitor payment schedules and ensure deadlines are met.

Account Reconciliation

Reconcile financial accounts and payment records regularly.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies, outstanding items, and payment issues.
Ensure all financial information is accurate and up to date.

Financial Administration

Maintain accurate financial records, databases, and documentation.
Update and manage SAP records and financial information.
Support the preparation of reports, reconciliations, and management information.

School and Stakeholder Support

Act as a point of contact for schools regarding funding payments and financial queries.
Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve payment issues.
Build positive working relationships through professional and effective communication.

Compliance and Control

Ensure all activities comply with financial regulations, policies, and procedures.
Support internal and external audit requirements.
Maintain confidentiality and security of financial information.
Assist in implementing and maintaining effective financial controls.

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve payment processing and financial administration procedures.
Support process improvement initiatives within the finance team.
Contribute positively to team objectives and service delivery standards.

Essential Experience

Minimum 2 years' experience in a finance, accounts payable, or similar financial administration role within a local authority or school setting.
Minimum 1 year's experience using SAP financial systems.
Experience processing payments and maintaining financial records.
Experience reconciling accounts and resolving financial discrepancies.
Experience working with large volumes of financial data.
Experience providing support and guidance to customers or stakeholders.

Essential Qualifications

Minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including:
- English
- Mathematics

Desirable Qualifications

AAT Level 2 or Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).
Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related qualification.

Skills and Knowledge

Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, spreadsheets, data validation, and reporting.
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Good organisational and workload management skills.
Ability to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of accounts payable processes and financial procedures.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.
Proficiency in SAP and financial management systems.

Desirable Experience and Knowledge

Experience working with school funding or education finance processes.
Knowledge of local authority finance procedures.
Experience reconciling large volumes of financial data.
Knowledge of financial controls, governance requirements, and audit procedures.
Experience preparing financial reports and management information.

Additional Information

Location: 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH, United Kingdom.
Working Pattern: Hybrid working – 3 days remote and 2 days office-based per week.
Working Hours: 35 hours per week.
Pay Rate: £24.54 per hour (Limited Company/Umbrella).
Contract Type: Temporary/Agency Contract (subject to assignment details).
Reporting To: Finance Manager / Senior Finance Officer.
Department: Finance / Education Finance.
Systems: SAP, Microsoft Excel, and other financial management systems.
Key Stakeholders: Schools, suppliers, internal finance teams, and external partners.
Compliance Requirements: Adherence to financial regulations, internal controls, audit requirements, GDPR, and organisational policies and procedures.
Performance Expectations: Timely and accurate processing of payments, effective account reconciliation, maintenance of financial records, and delivery of high-quality customer service.
Working Environment: Fast-paced finance environment requiring strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Development Opportunities: Ongoing exposure to education finance, local authority financial processes, SAP systems, and financial controls.
We operate on a bi-weekly payment schedule.
Closing date: Soon – early applications are encouraged

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