Overview
Finance Officer Jobs in Southampton, England, United Kingdom at Southampton City Council
Title: Finance Officer
Company: Southampton City Council
Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom
All through Primary and Senior School
Grade 6 – FTE £28,792 – £31,022 per annum
Actual Salary: £26,632.60 – £28,695.35 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week (8.30am to 4.30pm Mon to Thurs and 8.30am to 4pm Fri – a later start of 9am is possible).
Permanent Contract: 39 weeks term-time plus 3 weeks in school holidays – Easter and summer (working 42 weeks a year/ 10 weeks holiday per annum)
Start Date: As soon as possible
We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented full time Finance Officer to join our busy and supportive school team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong financial and administrative skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Working closely with the School Office Manager and reporting to the School Business Manager and senior leadership team, you will play a key role in managing the school's day to day financial processes and supporting effective budget planning and monitoring.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all day-to-day financial transactions, including purchase ledger and invoice processing
- Set up and maintain supplier accounts, place orders and track deliveries
- Process and reconcile payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial procedures
- Booking trips, courses and events
- Assist with monthly payroll and reconciliations
- Support the preparation, setting and ongoing monitoring of the school's annual budget
- Assist with termly budget reviews, providing accurate financial information and analysis
- Respond to budget queries from staff and department leads
- Support financial reporting, audits and year-end processes
About You
- Experience in financial administration, bookkeeping or purchase ledger work (AAT or other accountancy qualification desirable)
- Strong numerical and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Good communication skills and confidence working with a range of stakeholders
- Experience in a school or public sector setting (desirable but not essential)
What We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- A very generous local Government Pension Scheme
- Opportunities for professional development
- A role where you can make a meaningful contribution to the school community
How To Apply
For more information about our school and to apply, visit our website using the link below and please fill out our 'support staff' application form:
Completed Applications Should Then Be Emailed To
If you require any further information on the role or would like to visit our school in action, please telephone the HR Officer on: 023 80772968 extension 20056, or email:
Closing date: 11:55pm, Sunday 17th May 2026
Interview date: TBC
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications or identify a suitable candidate. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
Unfortunately we do not have the ability to support sponsorship.
St Mark's Church of England School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS.
