Job Description
Are you a meticulous, numerically skilled, and highly organised professional seeking a rewarding role within a vibrant school community? A successful and well-respected secondary school in Liverpool is looking to appoint a dedicated School Finance Officer to join their established Business & Administration team from January. This role is perfect for someone who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys working with financial systems, and thrives in a structured yet friendly environment.
The Role
As a School Finance Officer, you will play an essential part in maintaining the school’s financial stability and ensuring that all financial operations are managed efficiently and in line with trust and statutory expectations. Working closely with the School Business Manager and wider operations team, you will support key financial processes that keep the school running smoothly.
Your responsibilities will include:
Processing purchase orders, invoices, card transactions, and supplier payments
Managing reconciliations, banking, and daily income recording
Assisting staff and budget holders with financial queries and expenditure tracking
Maintaining accurate, audit-ready financial files and digital records
Preparing data for management accounts, forecasting, and financial reporting
Overseeing financial arrangements for school trips, extracurricular activities, and parental payments
Liaising with suppliers, auditors, and trust finance teams
Supporting payroll checks, expense claims, and HR-related financial workflows
Ensuring full compliance with DfE and trust finance regulations
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys precision, values strong processes, and contributes confidently to the financial running of a busy school.
School Information
This Liverpool secondary school is widely praised for its excellent leadership, supportive culture, and strong operational foundations. The Business & Administration team is experienced, friendly, and committed to helping new staff settle in quickly.
The school is:
Well-managed with modern financial systems and clear internal procedures
Supportive of staff development, offering ongoing CPD and training
Calm, organised, and professionally structured, with a strong focus on teamwork
Known for positive communication and a respectful working culture
Proud of its inclusive ethos and dedication to staff wellbeing
Who Should Apply?
The ideal candidate may be:
An experienced School Finance Officer
A Finance Assistant or Accounts Administrator seeking career progression
Someone with strong financial administration experience from another sector
A graduate with strong numeracy and interest in school finance
You will need:
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong IT skills, especially Excel and finance systems
Good communication and interpersonal skills
A proactive, reliable, and confidential working style
Confidence managing multiple tasks within deadlines
Salary
Competitive depending on experience; term-time only or term-time + additional weeks.
Application
Please submit your CV as soon as possible. Early applications are encouraged.
