Finance Officer at Alfriston School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/AS/15063

Location

Penn Road, Knotty Green, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2TS

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£33,158.00 - £35,725.00 Annually (FTE)
Bucks Pay Range 5 ISN 26-30 £33,158-£35,725 Pro Rata, Actual Salary £15,897-£17,128

Hours Per Week

22.5

Weeks Per Year

Fixed Term End Date

Sat 31st Jul, 2027

Closing Date

9:00am, Fri 19th Jun, 2026

Start Date

July 2026 or ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Tuesday 23rd June 2026

Interview Date(s) Tuesday 23rd June 2026

About this Role

Role: Finance Officer

Salary: Bucks Pay Range 5 ISN 26-30 £33,158-£35,725 Pro Rata, Actual Salary £15,897-£17,128

Contract Type: Fixed Term July 2026 – July 2027, Term Time + 2 Additional Weeks

Hours: Part time; 22.5 hours per week.

Start Date: As soon as available

Alfriston School is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our supportive and dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality financial operations within a forward-thinking educational environment.

About the Role

· The Finance Officer will provide essential operational finance support across the school and its trading subsidiary, ensuring all financial transactions are processed efficiently and in line with academy policies.

· This varied role combines hands-on transactional processing with financial insight, reporting, and collaboration with staff across the school

Key Responsibilities

· Process and manage financial transactions accurately, including purchase orders, invoices, payments, and income
· Maintain financial records, reconciliations, and month-end processes (accruals, prepayments, journals)
· Support budget holders and senior leaders with finance queries and reporting
· Lead on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, including supplier management and credit control
· Monitor income and expenditure, identifying and resolving discrepancies
· Assist with budgeting processes, audit preparation, and financial reporting
· Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and delegated authorities
· Provide guidance and training on finance systems such as Xero/Xfe and ApprovalMax

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who:
· Has experience working in a finance or accounts role
· Is confident using financial systems and Excel

· Has a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement

Contact Details

  Ellie Davison
  01494 673740
  recruit@alfristonschool.com

Alfriston School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings: