Finance Officer

Thank you for your interest in working at George Mitchell School. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about our unique school and to highlight the significance of this important appointment. You are applying to join a staff team that are committed to providing the best opportunities for all students. The school is extremely ambitious and continually improving in all aspects. Therefore, I am looking for exceptional people with energy and drive to join us in this work. You will notice our school ethos and PRIDE values, which embodies the standard of the school we aspire to be. About you The school is looking to appoint a proactive and highly organised Finance Officer to work alongside our School Business Leader as part of our supportive, close-knit back-office team. Qualified or working towards a professional accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ACA), the ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of financial policies and procedures in a school environment. You should possess a solid understanding of bookkeeping and management accounting, with experience in financial controls and budget monitoring. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential for this role, as is a strong attention to detail, excellent organisational abilities, and the capacity to work well both independently and as part of a team. About the role As Finance Officer, you will take on key responsibilities in managing both the purchase ledger and nominal ledger. This will include processing invoices, making payments, maintaining accurate accounts and posting journals in line with financial procedures. You will also provide essential financial and administrative support across various school departments, helping to ensure that financial operations are efficient, compliant, and effectively managed. We look forward to the successful candidate working with our colleagues, providing an outstanding service and support. The successful candidate for this post would start as soon as possible. Why work at George Mitchell? George Mitchell is within walking distance from Leyton underground and Leyton Midland station, and has onsite parking. We also offer a range of additional benefits, including: - Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 access to free advice and counselling on a range of topics - Cycle to work scheme - Subsidised eye tests We are an all-through school offering the unique opportunity to work across phases, which is great for professional development. We are a small school with 4 form entry at secondary and 2 form entry at primary. The size of each year group means that staff get to know individual students and their families really well and form excellent relationships. The school has a ‘community’ feel built on excellent relationships between all staff. Staff turnover is low and wellbeing good. Our focus is on ensuring that every child gets the very best education possible. Our reputation is dependent on the happiness and achieveme