Randstad Education are recruiting for an experienced and knowledgeable finance officer to work in a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Blackburn. The role is full time Monday to Friday, term time only.

As a school finance officer you will be able to provide high quality financial administrative support at all times by undertaking the day-to-day administration of the school's financial systems, and assist in the management of finance and resources within the school. In conjunction with the business manager and/or finance manager you will regularly report to budget holders, and will provide the head teacher and governing body with the necessary information to help them monitor the budget and make financial decisions. You will be able to work effectively as a member of the school's administrative team, and will possess excellent written and verbal communication and numeracy skills.

Benefits of working with Randstad:

• Exclusive roles.
• DBS and school application support.
• A dedicated consultant focused on finding you the right roles.
• Free career advice.
• Online availability with an App-based booking system.
• Support to edit and improve your CV.
• Online training platform with access to 17 courses.
• Refer a friend scheme with a reward of 300 of Love 2 Shop vouchers!

Benefits of the role:

• Competitive daily rates - 12.50 - 13.50 per hour, dependent on experience.
• Weekly pay.
• AWR from week 13.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting the day-to-day (operational) financial transactional needs of the school eg in terms of the processing of orders and invoices, cash and banking systems.
• Supporting the production of both monthly and annual accounts.
• To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information.
• Assuring quality of information across the school.
• Ensure the school has accurate information recorded and reported.
• Additional duties as required.

Essential Requirements:

• Exceptional organisational abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and school management software including SIMS.
• Experience working in a finance role.

Desirable Requirements:

• DBS on the update service. Randstad is committed to ensuring the safety of young children; therefore all candidates will be subjected to an enhanced DBS check and verifiable professional reference checks. Randstad will help you with your application if you do not already have this.

If you are ready to make a real difference at your next school, don't wait - apply now! To apply for this position, please submit a CV outlining your skills, experience, and suitability to the role. Time is of the essence, so don't hesitate if you are interested!

As a LASBM approved partner, we are proud to support a diverse portfolio of schools across Lancashire, therefore if this job or location is not suitable we would still like to hear from you regarding your relevant experience as we may have other roles available in schools or locations for which you may be a better match. If you have experience in school admin, office management, or as a school business manager and you are available for interim appointments then please contact Abby at Randstad Education in Preston.

We look forward to hearing from you!

All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility to work checks.