Finance Officer - Secondary School - Enfield (London)
A well-regarded secondary school in Enfield (North London) is seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Finance Officer to join its supportive business and administration team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong finance and admin skills who enjoys working with systems, deadlines and accuracy — and who wants to play a key role in ensuring a school runs smoothly and responsibly.
The school has clear routines, a professional working culture and strong safeguarding practice. Finance is managed carefully and transparently, and the finance function is respected as central to effective school operations.
About the Role
As Finance Officer , you will support the school’s financial processes, ensuring transactions are accurate, records are up to date and systems are compliant. Working closely with the School Business Manager and wider admin team, you will help ensure the school’s financial operations are efficient and well organised.
Key responsibilities will typically include:
Processing purchase orders, invoices and supplier payments accurately and on time
Maintaining financial records and ensuring documentation is filed correctly for audit purposes
Supporting budget monitoring and producing routine finance reports as required
Managing income processing, including trips, payments and other school income streams
Liaising with suppliers and resolving queries professionally and efficiently
Supporting procurement processes and ensuring value-for-money procedures are followed
Supporting payroll/HR admin tasks where appropriate (depending on structure)
Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information securely
This role suits someone who is methodical, calm under pressure and proud of getting the detail right.
The Business Team
You will join a supportive and professional business team where systems and communication are strong. The finance function works closely with school leaders and admin colleagues to ensure resources are managed effectively and the school remains well organised and compliant.
You’ll be supported with clear processes and training where needed, and your work will be valued as essential to the school’s daily success.
About the School
This Enfield secondary school has a calm, purposeful culture supported by consistent routines and clear expectations. Staff work within established systems and benefit from a professional environment where organisation, safeguarding and accuracy are taken seriously.
The school values teamwork and professionalism, and support staff play a key role in maintaining high standards across the organisation.
Key Information
Location: Enfield, London
Start Date: ASAP / next term (or by agreement)
Contract: Full-time, permanent (or as agreed)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
What the School is Looking For
The successful candidate will ideally have:
Experience in finance administration, accounts, purchasing or a similar role
Strong attention to detail and confidence working with financial systems and spreadsheets
Excellent organisation and ability to manage deadlines consistently
Professional communication skills when liaising with colleagues and suppliers
Understanding of confidentiality and secure handling of sensitive information
A willingness to learn school systems and processes quickly
School-based finance experience is desirable but not essential for a strong candidate with transferable experience.
Why Join This School
Key operational role supporting the school’s financial stability and efficiency
Clear systems and routines that support an organised working day
Supportive leadership and a professional business team
Varied role with responsibility and visibility
Opportunity to make a real impact behind the scenes in a school community
This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Officer who wants to work in a professional school environment and ensure strong financial systems that support pupils and staff every day in an Enfield secondary school.
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