Job Description

• Finance Officer required January 2026
• Good mixed secondary school based in Cambridge
• Finance Officer to join an established and well-organised finance and administrative team

Our Client is seeking a Finance Officer to support financial operations within a large and dynamic secondary school. The successful candidate will handle purchase orders, invoice processing, reconciliation tasks, and provide accurate financial data to senior leaders. The role will involve working closely with the Finance Manager to ensure compliance with school, Trust and local authority regulations.
School Information
This 11-18 school serves around 1,400 students and maintains strong academic outcomes supported by excellent operational systems. The school's finance and administration department is known for being structured, communicative and highly efficient, with clearly defined processes that help the school run smoothly on a daily basis. They make extensive use of modern finance software, digital workflows, and strict auditing procedures to maintain transparency and accountability.
Staff describe the school culture as respectful, professional and supportive. Leadership is proactive in ensuring staff feel valued, offering regular training in financial compliance, safeguarding, and systems updates. The school promotes teamwork and professional development, making it an excellent environment for someone seeking long-term growth in a school finance career.
Salary
Paid to support staff scale
Application
Please forward a CV for consideration.
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