School Finance Officer – Well Resourced School - Bolton

Location: Bolton, Manchester Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time / Full-Year (depending on requirements) Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and organised School Finance Officer to join a welcoming and supportive secondary school in Bolton. The school is looking for a proactive and reliable finance professional to support the day-to-day financial operations of the school. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous finance or school-based administrative experience who is confident working with financial information, maintaining accurate records and ensuring processes run smoothly. The successful candidate will play an important role within the school's finance team, supporting budget management, processing financial transactions and providing an efficient service to colleagues, suppliers and parents. Key Responsibilities: Processing purchase orders, invoices and payments, ensuring all transactions are accurate and authorised. Monitoring expenditure, maintaining financial records and assisting with budget tracking. Reconciling bank statements, supplier accounts and other financial information. Managing accounts payable and receivable, including chasing outstanding payments where necessary. Supporting the preparation of financial reports, spreadsheets and budget information. Liaising with suppliers, school staff and external contacts regarding financial queries. Maintaining accurate records and ensuring financial procedures are followed. Providing general administrative support to the wider finance team when required. The Ideal Candidate: Previous experience working within a finance, accounts or bookkeeping role. School or education-sector finance experience would be highly advantageous. Good working knowledge of financial systems and Microsoft Excel. Excellent numerical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. A professional and approachable manner, with good communication skills. The ability to work independently and as part of a wider school support team. Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school environment where you will play an important role in ensuring the smooth financial running of the organisation. The school is looking for someone who can hit the ground running, bring a positive attitude and make a valuable contribution to the finance team. If you are an experienced Finance Officer looking for your next opportunity in Bolton, we would love to hear from you!