School Finance Officer – Bristol

Are you an organised and financially minded professional who enjoys supporting efficient school operations? A thriving and Ofsted Outstanding secondary school in Bristol is seeking a dedicated School Finance Officer to join their experienced central administration team from January. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who values accuracy, teamwork, and contributing to a high-performing school.

The Role

As a School Finance Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial systems and supporting the wider administration and operations team in delivering excellent financial and organisational outcomes.

Key duties include:

Creating and processing purchase orders, invoices, credit notes, and payments

Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting audit preparation

Monitoring budgets, assisting with forecasting, and producing data reports

Managing banking, reconciliations, and cashless payment systems

Supporting financial arrangements for trips, visits, and extracurricular programmes

Handling supplier communication and resolving account queries

Supporting payroll-related administrative tasks and staff expense claims

Ensuring compliance with internal and external financial regulations

School Information

This Bristol school is known for:

Exceptional leadership and well-structured operational systems

A friendly, collaborative, and professional office environment

Strong support for administrative and operational staff

Excellent communication across departments

A modern, well-resourced work environment

Staff frequently comment on the school’s respectful culture and the value placed on support staff roles.

Who Should Apply?

This role is ideal for:

Experienced finance professionals

School administrators looking to specialise in finance

Candidates with strong numerical and organisational skills

Individuals with experience using school systems such as Arbor, Bromcom, SIMS, or PSF

You will need:

Accuracy and attention to detail

Strong IT and spreadsheet skills

Good communication and a positive attitude

Reliability, confidentiality, and professionalism

Salary

Competitive and dependent on experience; term-time only.

Application

Submit your CV as soon as possible. Early applications are heavily encouraged.