School Finance & Payroll Officer - Bromley, South East...
A large, well-organised secondary school in the Bromley area is seeking a highly organised and detail-focused School Finance & Payroll Officer to join its experienced support team. This is a key operational role within the school, supporting senior leaders by ensuring financial processes are accurate, compliant and well managed.
The Role
Working closely with the School Business Manager, you will take responsibility for day-to-day finance and payroll operations. This includes processing invoices, managing purchase orders, reconciling accounts and supporting monthly reporting. You will also oversee payroll checks, staff contract changes and liaise with external payroll providers to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
The role plays an important part in supporting the smooth running of the school, ensuring budgets are monitored carefully and financial information is clear and reliable.
The School
This is a well-established, high-performing secondary school with a strong reputation for organisation, professionalism and staff support. The school benefits from stable leadership, clear systems and a collaborative working culture across both teaching and support staff.
Staff describe the environment as busy but well-structured, with clear expectations and a strong sense of teamwork.
Key Responsibilities
Processing purchase orders, invoices and payments
Supporting budget monitoring and financial reporting
Managing payroll checks, starters, leavers and contract changes
Reconciling accounts and maintaining accurate financial records
Responding to staff and supplier finance queries
Ensuring compliance with financial procedures and audit requirements
About You
The successful candidate will:
Have experience in a finance or payroll role, ideally within education or the public sector
Be confident using finance systems and spreadsheets
Be highly organised, accurate and discreet
Communicate clearly and professionally with staff and external providers
Be able to manage deadlines in a busy school environment
Why Apply?
Key role within a supportive and professional school team
Stable working environment with clear systems
Opportunity to develop experience within school finance
Friendly, collaborative staff culture
This role would suit an experienced finance professional looking to work in a school environment where their expertise makes a real difference.
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