Monday to Friday 30 hours hours per week Term time 2 weeks flexible daily start/finish times Excellent opportunity to join a busy team and coordinating and completing all administration in relation to orders, invoices, cheques, and income. Your role as Finance Officer will include: Manage the Accounts Payable process. Responsible for ensuring that cashflow is sufficient to process all payments to suppliers in a timely manner. Liaise with budget holders to place and process orders and invoices in line with established financial procedures. To produce reports for budget holders as required. Manage staff petty cash processing. Support Head of Finance with budget preparation and forecasting. Support/provide cover for Finance Officers with the safe receipt, handling and banking of monies and cheques received; weekly banking; school meal queries and accounts receivable invoices and receipts. Liaise with debtors regarding outstanding debt and ensuring all debt is recovered in a timely manner. Monitor Finance mailbox and answer or forward queries as appropriate Create and maintain process documents for specific responsibilities within the role. Maintain accurate records. To liaise with suppliers, contractors, the Local Authority, other organisations and budget holders and attend to queries. The person: Financial qualification e.g., NVQ level 3 or equivalent by experience Good understanding of Arbor/Access Finance (desirable) Experience of working in a school (desirable) Good understanding of the scheme of financial delegations. ICT literate and able to operate software at an intermediate/advanced level. Sound written and communication skills. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Able to relate well to school staff other organisations/agencies. Able to deliver an exceptional service and communicate well using clear and defined processes whilst remaining flexible and using discretion. Benefits: Free on-site parking Eye care and free flu vaccination voucher Private contributory healthcare scheme Staff awards and gift card nominations Cycle to work scheme & IT equipment scheme (salary sacrifice) Gym, food, entertainment, shopping and holiday discounts On-site café Family-friendly policies Generous pension and life assurance schemes Diversity and inclusion & staff wellbeing groups Contractual Sick Pay Christmas party and social events Free confidential mental health and wellbeing coaching and counselling services Continuous professional development and sponsorship for professional qualifications, apprenticeships and free training - opportunities for growth ADZN1_UKTJ