Senior Finance Officer
- Organisation: City of London School
- Location: East London
- Tenure: Full-time
- Closing Date: Sunday 27 April 2025
We are currently seeking to fill the position of Senior Finance Officer .
Salary Scale: £42,750-£47,60
We are looking for a Senior Finance Officer to support the collection of tuition fees from our parents. This role involves working for two of the top independent schools in the country, as well as our exciting new junior school. The responsibilities include billing parents at one of our schools and performing key reconciliation processes related to the income collected at the other schools.
Background:
Three of the City of London's independent schools have begun operating under a shared services framework for support staff. This initiative aims to streamline processes, share support delivery and create a combined pool of talent working across the three schools, while each school continues to maintain its distinct brand.
Requirements:
We are looking for someone who:
- Thrives on problem-solving and tackling complex challenges.
- Has significant experience in a finance department, preferably within a local authority, school or other public sector setting.
- Demonstrates excellent attention to detail.
- Possesses strong IT and systems skills.
- Shows flexibility, excellent communication and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Has a passion for providing outstanding customer service.
- Exhibits technical proficiency, with a good understanding of accountancy principles.
- Ideally holds an AAT qualification and / or training for a CCAB qualification.
If you are interested in joining a collaborative and inclusive culture that values continuous learning and innovation, apply now.
Key benefits of working here include:
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Hybrid working.
- Offices at exciting Central London locations, conveniently close to Crossrail and other major transport lines.
- Annual pay reviews (within the advertised pay grade).
City Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
Further information about the Schools and a copy of the most recent ISI Inspection report are available on the school websites.
We reserve the right to appoint before this deadline and encourage early submission.
Closing date: 27 April at Midnight
Interviews will be held on
We are currently seeking to fill the position of Senior Finance Officer .
Description
Salary Scale: £42,750-£47,60
We are looking for a Senior Finance Officer to support the collection of tuition fees from our parents. This role involves working for two of the top independent schools in the country, as well as our exciting new junior school. The responsibilities include billing parents at one of our schools and performing key reconciliation processes related to the income collected at the other schools.
Background:
Three of the City of London's independent schools have begun operating under a shared services framework for support staff. This initiative aims to streamline processes, share support delivery and create a combined pool of talent working across the three schools, while each school continues to maintain its distinct brand.
Requirements:
We are looking for someone who:
- Thrives on problem-solving and tackling complex challenges.
- Has significant experience in a finance department, preferably within a local authority, school or other public sector setting.
- Demonstrates excellent attention to detail.
- Possesses strong IT and systems skills.
- Shows flexibility, excellent communication and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Has a passion for providing outstanding customer service.
- Exhibits technical proficiency, with a good understanding of accountancy principles.
- Ideally holds an AAT qualification and / or training for a CCAB qualification.
If you are interested in joining a collaborative and inclusive culture that values continuous learning and innovation, apply now.
Key benefits of working here include:
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Hybrid working.
- Offices at exciting Central London locations, conveniently close to Crossrail and other major transport lines.
- Annual pay reviews (within the advertised pay grade).
City Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
Further information about the Schools and a copy of the most recent ISI Inspection report are available on the school websites.
We reserve the right to appoint before this deadline and encourage early submission.
Closing date: 27 April at Midnight
Interviews will be held on
