School Finance Officer
Forrest Recruitment · Manchester, North West
School Finance Officer at Forrest Recruitment, based in Manchester, North West, paying £34,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £34,000 per annum
- Location
- Manchester, North West
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 5 days ago
- Closes
- 20 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Finance Analyst
42% below the typical rate for finance analyst
Reference https://www.forrest-recruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=247251
About the role
School Finance Officer, Manchester City Centre Based.
£34,000 + DOE
Our client is seeking an experienced School Finance Officer to support their finance function within a busy educational setting. The successful candidate will have proven experience working within a school environment and be confident managing a range of finance and bursary-related responsibilities. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who understands the unique requirements of the education sector.
Responsibilities
- Managing the day-to-day financial administration of the school
- Processing purchase orders, invoices, payments, and reconciliations
- Supporting budget monitoring and assisting with financial reporting
- Administering bursary and funding processes, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance
- Maintaining pupil finance records and managing fee-related queries where applicable
- Liaising with staff, parents, suppliers, and external stakeholders regarding financial matters
- Supporting month-end and year-end finance processes
- Ensuring financial procedures are followed in line with school policies and statutory requirements
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience working within a school, college, or educational setting within a finance focused role
- Experience administering bursaries, grants, or educational funding will prove a strong advantage
- Strong understanding of financial processes and systems
- Enhanced DBS certificate
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
Desirable
- AAT qualification or equivalent finance qualification
- Experience using school finance systems such as SIMS, FMS, Arbor, or PS Financials
- Knowledge of school funding regulations and education sector finance procedures
Interested? Please email your CV FAO: CAITLIN to [email removed] today!
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Reference: https://www.forrest-recruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=247251 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 20 Sep 2026 · Listed via Forrest Recruitment
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