Finance Officer

Role: Finance Officer Salary: Bucks Pay Range 5 ISN 26-30 £33,158-£35,725 Pro Rata, Actual Salary £15,897-£17,128 Contract Type: Fixed Term July 2026 - July 2027, Term Time + 2 Additional Weeks Hours: Part time; 22.5 hours per week. Start Date: As soon as available Alfriston School is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our supportive and dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality financial operations within a forward-thinking educational environment. About the Role The Finance Officer will provide essential operational finance support across the school and its trading subsidiary, ensuring all financial transactions are processed efficiently and in line with academy policies. This varied role combines hands-on transactional processing with financial insight, reporting, and collaboration with staff across the school Key Responsibilities Process and manage financial transactions accurately, including purchase orders, invoices, payments, and income Maintain financial records, reconciliations, and month-end processes (accruals, prepayments, journals) Support budget holders and senior leaders with finance queries and reporting Lead on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, including supplier management and credit control Monitor income and expenditure, identifying and resolving discrepancies Assist with budgeting processes, audit preparation, and financial reporting Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and delegated authorities Provide guidance and training on finance systems such as Xero/Xfe and ApprovalMax What We’re Looking For We are looking for someone who: Has experience working in a finance or accounts role Is confident using financial systems and Excel Has a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement