School Finance Officer – Secondary Academy

A welcoming secondary academy in Exeter is seeking an experienced, meticulous School Finance Officer to join its busy operational finance team for an immediate (ASAP) start.

Working under the direction of the School Business Manager, the Finance Officer will take day-to-day responsibility for processing financial transactions, managing purchase orders, reconciling accounts, processing invoices, and maintaining accurate financial records in full compliance with academy financial regulations.

• Process purchase requisitions, issue purchase orders, and match supplier invoices to delivery notes
• Manage accounts payable and receivable ledgers, executing weekly BACS payment runs and managing credit control
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations, petty cash management, and credit card statement reconciliations
• Administer student online payment systems (e.g., Parent Pay, School Gateway) for trips, meals, and uniform purchases
• Assist the School Business Manager with monthly budget monitoring statements, VAT returns, and audit preparation
• Handle financial queries from staff, suppliers, and parents in a professional, efficient manner

Modern, well-resourced secondary academy environment

Permanent or long-term contract starting ASAP (full-time, 37 hours/week)

Supportive team culture with structured accounting software training (Access Education / PS Financials / FMS)

Convenient Exeter location with direct transport links across Devon

• Proven experience working in a school finance office, accounting role, or finance administration environment
• Proficiency with school finance packages (PS Financials, Access Education, SIMS FMS, Sage, or similar)
• High attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and organizational skill
• Active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service

School Finance Officer - Secondary Academy in Exeter (ASAP Start) Exeter, England, United Kingdom