School Finance Officer

An opportunity has arisen for you to immediately join the team at a school in Smethwick as as a finance Officer where you will be joining a school where all staff and pupils believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect and are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity! This school is located within Birmingham and is easily commutable from both North and South Birmingham. Hours expected are 8:00am - 16.00pm Monday - Friday What will you be doing To support the Business Manager in administering the school budget on the school’s Financial Management System To reconcile all bank statements in FMS and School Fund. To bank all schools income including School Fund and to ensure all income is accurately accounted for. To raise orders, negotiate with suppliers and ensure best value for the school. To receive and distribute supplies. To account for the School Funds and all related financial records. To administer supply and overtime claims and monitor absences. To monitor and invoice all lettings of premises. To support the Business Manager in the preparation of budgets. To be responsible for termly classroom stock order. Prepare list of items and prices, co-ordinate with staff, order, distribute and allocate to correct cost centres. To reconcile school trip payments against class lists and to chase late payments. To monitor expenditure and process invoices for payment. To raise payments to suppliers. Why work with Smile? You will be working for a Crown Commercial Services (CCS) approved supplier with a team full of education experts! Smile Education is an agency with a difference, we are education specialists. Applicants benefit from working with a dedicated consultant who will offer expert interview coaching and preparation. We work with local schools exclusively, offering you exciting roles before anyone else! What are you waiting for? It is the aim of Smile Education to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable facilities or treatment (either directly or indirectly) in recruitment or employment on grounds of age, disability, gender/gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation (the protected characteristics). Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best. Read our commitment to diversity here: (url removed) Education are an agency with a difference. We are education specialists, with a proven record of assisting both experienced Teachers and Leaders, in addition to those starting their career. We are able to provide training and CPD opportunities and are proud to work with some of the largest academies trusts within your local area. We’re passionate about finding the perfect role for you! We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications. SM1LES We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications