Are you a meticulous, highly organised professional with strong financial administration skills? A well-regarded secondary school in Cambridge is seeking a dedicated School Finance Officer to join their thriving operations team from January. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the smooth financial running of a busy school environment. The Role As the School Finance Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the school’s financial operations and ensuring all processes are delivered efficiently and accurately. Working closely with the School Business Manager and a friendly administration team, you will help maintain sound financial systems that underpin the school’s day-to-day operations. Your responsibilities will include: Processing invoices, purchase orders, and supplier payments Monitoring budgets and contributing to financial forecasting Managing reconciliations, petty cash, and card expenditure Assisting with month-end and year-end financial reporting Maintaining accurate financial records in line with audit requirements Liaising with suppliers, staff, and external partners Ensuring compliance with school financial policies and DfE regulations School Information This high-performing Cambridge school is known for excellent leadership, strong systems, and a supportive administrative culture. Staff benefit from: Professional development opportunities A well-resourced office with modern systems A calm and structured working environment A collaborative and friendly team ethos Who Should Apply? Experienced School Finance Officers or Finance Assistants Administrators with strong numerical skills Candidates familiar with PSF, SIMS, Arbor, or Sage Individuals with high accuracy and strong organisational ability Salary Competitive and dependent on experience; term-time plus additional weeks. Application Please submit your CV as soon as possible. Early applications are encouraged.