Finance Officer

Our client in Taunton is looking for a Finance Officer to join their busy school in a temporary to permanent position. While the role is term-time only, there is flexibility for full-time or part-time hours for the right candidate.

The Finance Officer will assist the Business Manager in managing day-to-day finances, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and overseeing financial tasks per established checklists.

**Main Responsibilities:**

- Supervise the finance assistant and provide necessary support.
- Ensure compliance of all financial transactions with the finance policy and Academies Financial Handbook.
- Complete monthly reconciliations and reconcile control accounts with expenditure accounts.
- Oversee Visa statement processing and complete the monthly financial checklist.
- Prepare monthly VAT claims and monitor budgets.
- Manage the debtor report to ensure timely collection of funds.
- Assist with annual audited accounts and maintain year-end schedules.
- Authorise supplier BACS payment runs and maintain the annual school inventory.
- Supervise the handling of school funds and improve collection practices, including debt recovery.
- Address supplier queries and resolve payment issues.
- Complete and submit financial returns on behalf of the Academy.

**Qualifications:**
Candidates should ideally have an ACCA or AAT qualification in Accountancy or relevant experience.

Finance Officer Hourly rate: GBP14.36 - GBP16.10 per hour.
Temp to Perm, must be available at short notice.