Finance Officer
Permanent
Salary: KSF
Actual starting salary £30,305.21 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Term Time only + 5 development days + 3 weeks (42 weeks per year)
Start Date: ASAP
About Us
The Malling School is a thriving, inclusive, and forward‑thinking secondary school located in the heart of Kent. We are proud of our supportive culture, high expectations, and commitment to developing every student and staff member. We are now seeking a skilled Finance Officer to support our financial operations and play a key role in maintaining our robust financial systems.
The Role
You will report directly to the School Business Manager and be responsible for ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of the school’s finance and payroll functions. This includes managing budgets, processing invoices and orders, overseeing petty cash, reconciling payroll, preparing VAT returns, and line managing the Finance Assistant.
Key duties include:
* Inputting and amending data on the Bromcom accounting system
* Supporting budget monitoring and year‑end procedures
* Guiding staff on procurement in line with financial regulations
* Monthly reconciliation of purchase cards and petty cash
* Processing orders, deliveries, invoices, and recharges
* Managing payroll entries, queries, and pension records
* Line management of the Finance Assistant
Person Specification
Essential:
* Level 2 or above qualification in English and mathematics
* Proven finance experience
* Strong Microsoft Office skills
* Excellent organisation, initiative, and attention to detail
* Ability to work flexibly as part of a team and independently
* Confidential and professional approach under pressure
Desirable:
* Experience with Bromcom or other educational finance software
* School or education sector finance experience
* Familiarity with payroll and pension processes
* Knowledge of consistent financial reporting (CFR)
* Line management experience
Why Join Us?
* A welcoming, inclusive environment with a strong sense of community
* Opportunities for professional development and training
* A dedicated and supportive leadership team
* Beautiful semi‑rural location with excellent transport links
Safeguarding
The Malling School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure, Occupational Health check, two satisfactory references, online search, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and its amendments.
We reserve the right to end this advertisement before the closing date, therefore early application is recommended.
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