Finance Officer required January 2026 Mixed secondary school based in Chelmsford Finance Officer to support daily financial operations and compliance Our Client is seeking a Finance Officer to join the internal finance and administration team within a highly structured secondary school in Chelmsford. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing purchase invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting budget monitoring and dealing with supplier and staff finance queries. This role is suited to someone with strong attention to detail and previous experience within school or public-sector finance. School Information This 11–18 secondary school educates approximately 1,300 pupils and maintains a strong reputation for academic consistency, robust safeguarding systems and efficient internal operations. The finance department works closely with senior leadership to ensure accurate forecasting, transparent reporting and effective financial controls across all faculties. Staff describe the school as highly organised, professional and supportive of its non-teaching teams. Leadership places strong emphasis on workload balance, structured training and long-term development within school administration. The finance team benefits from clear systems, modern finance software and a calm working environment. Salary Paid to support staff scale Application Please submit your CV to be considered for this opportunity.