Finance Officer

George Mitchell School, London, E10 5DN

42 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  27th April 2026

• Closing date

  13 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  28 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £42,771.00 - £45,750.00 Annually (Actual)

Finance Officer job summary

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 on 27th April, 2026.

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 achievements of all our pupils, which is reflected in our school.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About George Mitchell School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 1004 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: George Mitchell School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/george-mitchell-school-london

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