Finance Officer

Richard Hale School, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8EN

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  February 2026 / ASAP

• Closing date

  20 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 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: £32,061.00 - £34,434.00 Annually (Actual) plus outer fringe (£729)

Finance Officer job summary

We are seeking a reliable and detail-focused Finance Officer to support the Business Manager and Senior Finance Officer in delivering effective financial management and meeting internal and external audit requirements. This key role supports the wider school community by ensuring accurate financial records are maintained and that financial processes and procedures are followed consistently across the school.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of day-to-day finance activities, including processing orders, invoices, expenses and credit card transactions; administering and reconciling school trips, visits and events; managing the parent online payment system; monitoring and chasing outstanding payments; preparing income reports, journals, accruals and prepayments; assisting with bank transactions and reconciliations; and maintaining a variety of financial registers and records, including contracts, utilities, grants, Gift Aid, school funds, declarations of interest, and gifts and hospitality. You will also play an important role in preparing for and supporting internal and external audits and liaising with auditors as required.

This role involves regular contact with staff, students, parents, governors, contractors, third-party providers and auditors, so strong communication skills and a professional, supportive approach are essential. You will have experience working in a finance or bookkeeping role, with school-based experience being advantageous. A finance qualification is desirable, although relevant practical experience will be considered. You should be confident using finance systems (experience of Sage for Education is beneficial but not essential), have excellent Microsoft Office skills—particularly Excel—and a strong understanding of audit processes.

The school values professional development and will support the successful candidate who wishes to study towards a relevant finance qualification.

Please see full details in the Job Description.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).

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 children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (Disclosure & Barring Service).

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 Richard Hale School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1209 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Richard Hale School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/richard-hale-school-hertford

Information on the school and its history and achievements can be found on our website at www.richardhale.herts.sch.uk

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