Senior School Finance Officer: Budgeting & Audit Lead

ISC group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Gloucester is seeking a dedicated Senior Finance Officer to support the finance function. The role offers comprehensive experience across finance operations, including ledgers, budgeting, and audit preparation. Ideal candidates will have strong qualifications, excellent IT skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £40,000 based on experience, as well as generous benefits, including a contributory pension and fee remission for children at the institution.

Benefits

Contributory pension through Aviva APTIS

Generous fee remission for children

Staff Wellbeing Programme

Lunches

Parking

Qualifications

• Completed ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent experience is required.
• Must have excellent IT skills and a sound knowledge of Office 365, particularly Excel.
• Proficiency with digital accounting software is essential.
• Demonstrated organizational skills to meet deadlines and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the finance office and various financial operations.
• Manage purchase and nominal ledgers, ensuring timely reconciliations.
• Lead credit control activities to maintain healthy cash flow.
• Assist in preparing budgets and documentation for audits.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent experience

Excellent IT skills

Proficiency with digital accounting software

Excellent organisational skills

Outstanding communication skills

Education

Relevant qualification

Tools

Office 365 (Excel)

iFinance / iSAMS

Job description

A prestigious educational institution in Gloucester is seeking a dedicated Senior Finance Officer to support the finance function. The role offers comprehensive experience across finance operations, including ledgers, budgeting, and audit preparation. Ideal candidates will have strong qualifications, excellent IT skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £40,000 based on experience, as well as generous benefits, including a contributory pension and fee remission for children at the institution.