Finance Officer

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  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Tower Hamlets
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    School Administration
  • Industry

    Education & Training
  • Pay

    £16-£23 per hour dependent on experience

Finance, SIMS, Bromcom, Arbor, Integris, BACS, Xero, FMS, school

Job Title: Finance Officer
Location: Tower Hamlets, London
Contract: Temporary (with a view to becoming permanent)
Start Date: ASAP/September

About the Role:We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Finance Officer to join our school in Tower Hamlets. This is a key role in our administrative team, responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations and ensuring compliance with school financial procedures.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Processing purchase orders (POs), invoices, and payments
  • Managing BACS payments and reconciliation
  • Using FMS and Xero for financial tracking and reporting
  • Supporting budget monitoring and financial audits
  • Liaising with suppliers, staff, and external agencies
  • Ensuring accurate and timely financial record-keeping
Essential Requirements:
  • Proven experience in a school finance role
  • Strong working knowledge of FMS, Xero, and financial systems
  • Experience with BACS, purchase orders, and invoice processing
  • Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain one)
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team


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