Job Description

Finance Officer - Primary School (Haringey)
Full-Time | Immediate Start | Until July 2026
£16.00-£17.00 per hour (PAYE)

Are you an experienced Finance Officer or Finance Manager looking for your next opportunity in a warm, welcoming school environment?

A supportive and friendly primary school in Haringey is seeking a confident and capable Finance Officer to join their team on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a close-knit school community where your financial expertise and personable nature will truly make a difference.

🌟 The Role

This is a varied and rewarding position combining school finance responsibilities with a front-facing, receptionist-style role. You will be a point of contact for parents, pupils, and staff-so a friendly, solutions-focused approach is essential.

✅ Key Responsibilities

Managing day-to-day financial processes within the school
Filing and processing invoices
Supporting with budgeting and financial planning
Handling payroll queries
Managing petty cash
Ensuring VAT compliance
Producing financial reports
Supporting the front office and handling queries from parents and pupils
Maintaining a welcoming and professional front-of-house presence

🔍 What We're Looking For

Proven experience working in a school finance department (essential)
Strong working knowledge of financial procedures in an education setting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Confident communicator with a friendly telephone manner
Ability to remain calm, positive, and solution-focused when dealing with queries
Experience using Novus School Accounting Software (desirable but not essential)