Finance Officer – Progressive School in Stevenage

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Stevenage Hertfordshire

School Type: 1118 Secondary School & Sixth Form

Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Competitive (Fringe local authority pay scale depending on experience)

Role Overview

A progressive secondary school in Stevenage is seeking a meticulous self-motivated and organized Finance Officer to join their central finance team ASAP. Working alongside the School Business Manager you will take day-to-day responsibility for maintaining accurate financial records processing transactions and supporting budget management across all departments. This is a brilliant opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional looking to deliver high-quality financial administration within a supportive educational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders supplier invoices sales ledger transactions and BACs payment runs efficiently.

• Perform daily banking procedures petty cash allocations and routine bank reconciliations using school finance systems (e.g. FMS PS Financials Civica).

• Assist the School Business Manager with monthly budget monitoring variance analysis and departmental expenditure reports.

• Manage parent payment portals (e.g. ParentPay SchoolGateway) for catering school trips and learning materials.

• Maintain robust financial records ensuring full compliance with audit requirements internal controls and procurement regulations.

Key Requirements

• Relevant accounting or finance qualification (e.g. AAT Level 3/4) or equivalent practical finance experience.

• Prior experience in finance administration ideally within a school college or local authority setting.

• High level of numerical accuracy strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Excellent communication skills to interact professionally with staff budget holders suppliers and auditors.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Welcoming working environment with a dedicated administrative and leadership team.

• Access to ongoing training professional development and structured career progression pathways.

• Great Hertfordshire location with excellent road (A1M) and rail connections into London and Cambridge plus free on-site staff parking.

• Local Government Pension Scheme enrolment competitive salary and staff wellbeing support packages.

Application

To apply for this Finance Officer role at a progressive school in Stevenage starting ASAP please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.