Finance Officer

We require a Finance Officer to assist the Finance Team with all aspects of the development and effective operation of the finance function of the school, taking ownership and responsibility for end to end processes. The role consists of the provision of effective and efficient administration within the school's finance office, ensuring all transactions are processed and reconciled in an effective, timely and accurate manner. Co-ordinating and completing administrative routines relating to orders, invoices, payments, receipts and the distribution of goods and services. This includes managing the processing of purchase orders and purchase and sales invoices, in accordance with agreed authorisation and timescales, as well as managing the cash book and performing the monthly bank reconciliation. You will also be required to maintain Wisepay (the current system for credit card payments and manage payments on the school credit card). You will require a good knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and

Word/Google and you will have experience of using a financial accounting system including purchase and sales ledgers and credit control

£29,542 pro rata, actual salary £26,968 Permanent Cotham School Grade + Salary: BG8, starting salary £29,542 pro rata, actual salary £26,968 Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only, plus 74 hours during school breaks (or worked as additional hours at certain times such as financial year end). Length of contract: This is a permanent contract to start as soon as possible. Probation period: This role is subject to passing a satisfactory probation period.,

• The opportunity to join a hugely successful and oversubscribed school.
• A wonderfully diverse student body.
• A highly cohesive, experienced and high-performing Senior Leadership Team.
• A committed and enthusiastic staff group.
• Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development.
Cotham School is a great place to work. Our staff are a cohesive, friendly and high performing team of professionals who are keen to welcome new colleagues into our school community to contribute to and share in our achievements. Join us and you'll receive a wide range of employee benefits including:
• Access to employee assistance programme - this includes counselling, physio sessions, menopause support, bereavement support and much more.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities and access to the school CPD library.
• At least 5 inset (training) days per annum with the provision of free onsite drinks and meals.
• Comprehensive induction process.
• Competitive salaries which are reviewed annually.
• Family friendly policies and wellbeing support initiatives.
• Access to staff sports - yoga sessions and team sports are currently available.
• Option to participate in the cycle to work scheme.
• On site free car parking (when available).
• Free eye tests (Display Screen Equipment Users) and free annual flu jab.
As a diverse school community, we particularly welcome applicants from underrepresented groups with regards to ethnicity, gender, age and disability.