Forest Hill School - Finance Officer

Forest Hill School, London, SE23 2XN

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks, Monday – Friday, 8.30am to 4.00pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Scale 5, point 13 – 15 (£34,863 – £35,892) pro rata Actual salary approximately £30,118 - £31,007

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Processing purchase orders, invoices and payments using our accounting system (Access).
• Maintaining accurate supplier records and resolving any queries with professionalism.
• Completing monthly reconciliations, maintaining the school cashbook, and ensuring strong audit trails are in place.
• Preparing income for banking, raising sales invoices and overseeing credit control.
• Supporting the administration of school trips, events and online payments.
• Producing regular budget statements and assisting with financial reporting and analysis.
• Ensuring compliance with DfE, Borough and school financial guidelines.
• Providing occasional cover for the Finance Assistant and supporting wider administrative or premises‑related tasks as needed.

This role requires excellent organisational skills, the ability to always prioritise a busy workload and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.

This role would suit someone who

• Has experience of working within a finance or business administration role (school experience is desirable but not essential).
• Is confident maintaining financial systems, processing transactions and working with spreadsheets.
• Communicates clearly and builds positive relationships with colleagues, suppliers and external partners.
• Is dependable, flexible and able to work to deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Works with integrity and understands the importance of confidentiality and compliance.
• Is proactive, solution‑focused and committed to supporting the wider life of the school.

What the school offers its staff

• A highly supportive Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team
• A role where your work has real impact on the running and success of the school.
• A chance to contribute to a positive school community and make a meaningful difference.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

FHS_JobDescription_ Finance Officer 2026.doc - 133 KB (opens in new tab)

Finance Officer Advert 2026 Final.doc - 184 KB (opens in new tab)

About Forest Hill School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1072 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Forest Hill School website
• Email address: vacancies@foresthillschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 0208 699 9343
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/forest-hill-school

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Arranging a visit to Forest Hill School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@foresthillschool.co.uk.

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