SIPS Education are looking to appoint a Schools Budget Officer to provide financial advice and support to our schools and academies. The successful candidate will have a good, current, knowledge of School’s finance and finance systems, excellent communication skills and the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team. Experience of Access and FMS would be an advantage however full training will be given. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an established and growing finance service at SIPS Education. What does the SIPS School Finance Team do? We provide advice and support to schools and contribute to their effective financial reporting through: Preparation of monthly management accounts, bank reconciliations and year end accounts. Preparing VAT returns. Monitoring budgets and advise on variations. Preparing forecasts of likely financial position at year end. Maintenance of internal systems to enable reporting requirements to be met. Attendance and advisory support at meetings with Head Teachers and Governors. Supporting appropriate financial standards and reporting requirements. Preparing annual budget and cash flow statements. Assisting schools in the preparation of medium to long term budget projections. Offering advice and support to clients as required. Keeping up to date in relation to key financial developments. What’s in it for you? SIPS is committed to providing an outstanding benefits package, ensuring work-life balance and career development: West Midlands Pension Scheme – A secure, defined benefit pension with life cover, flexible retirement options, and ill-health support. Generous Annual Leave, increasing with service length. Salary Sacrifice Schemes – Including Pensions AVCs, and a car lease scheme, which offer savings on National Insurance and Income Tax. Lifestyle savings – free access to our discount scheme which includes up to 5% off your supermarket shop. Health Cash Plan – subscriptions available for benefits covering dental, optical, hospitalisation etc. Generous Hybrid working opportunities Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support for legal, financial, health, and well-being advice). Professional Development and Recognition. Career Progression Opportunities For additional information please see the Job Description and Personnel Specification or if you would like to discuss further, please contact Charlie Buchanan on 0121 296 3000 or charlotte.buchanan@sips.co.uk How to apply? Application forms are attached below and should be returned to SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd Floor, Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 8GS or emailed to hr.recruitment@sips.co.uk SIPS Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance including Barred list check. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. SIPS Education Limited is a Disability Confident Committed employer and encourages applications from disabled people. If you inform us that you are disabled and meet the minimum criteria for the job you will be offered an interview SIPS Education is an Armed Forces-friendly employer who supports the employment of veterans and members of the Reserve Forces Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email. If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail. If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there. Online Search An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may come up during this search during the interview. Hours : 37 Hours, Permanent - (Term Time, Part Time or Job Share will be considered) Grade : Grade 6, SCP 24-29, £33,022 p.a. - £37,654 p.a. Location : SIPS Education Ltd, Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich B70 8SW Closing Date : 29th November 2025 Short Listing Date: 30th November 2025 Interview Date : 4th December 2025