Senior Finance Officer

Required: March/April 2026

Reporting to: Finance Director

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum according to skills & experience

Hours: Full Time

Closing date: Monday 26th January, 12:00 noon

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Finance Officer to play a key role in supporting the smooth and accurate operation of the School’s finance function. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain comprehensive experience across all core areas of accounting, including ledgers, reconciliations, payroll support, budgeting, and audit preparation. You will contribute to maintaining robust financial controls and compliance while developing your expertise in strategic planning and reporting.

This is an exciting role for an individual looking to broaden their skills and gain valuable leadership experience as part of a small, collaborative team, in a busy and richly rewarding environment.

The King’s School is one of the dozen oldest schools in the country and has a proud heritage dating back to at least 1087, with a re‑foundation in 1541. King’s is the Cathedral School in the city of Gloucester, whilst the surrounding county is home to many excellent grammar and state Schools, as well as other independent Schools. King’s is held in high regard amidst this competitive area;

our academic, co‑curricular and pastoral attainment is second to none. As a result, the last three ISI reports for King’s have all been classified as ‘excellent’ in every area. Local media brand SoGlos has awarded King’s the title of ‘Independent School of the Year’ or ‘Highly Commended’ in every one of the last five years – a feat unmatched by any other local independent school – most recently winning the award in May 2025.

Despite the multiple national‑scale challenges of recent years, King’s has seen its pupil roll growing steadily and parental satisfaction scoring very highly indeed. With careful investment in the campus and facilities, as well as a continuous focus on improving teaching and learning and developing our outstanding pastoral care, King’s is now seen as a dynamic, forward‑thinking and impressive place to study and to work.

• Finance Office Supervision:
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• Purchase Ledger:
  Generating accurate bi‑weekly payment runs andજર pending remittance advilename, ensuring suppliers are paid promptly and maintaining positive working relationships.
• Nominal Ledger:
  Completing timely reconciliations of key control accounts, supported by clear documentation that contributes to reliable
  
  Measurements and well‑governed financial reporting.
Sales Ledger:
Collating pupil billing information, leading fee note generation through the billing system, and ensuring income is correctly recorded and reconciled.
• Bank Accounts:
  Posting non‑BLL‑ rendszer payments and performing regular reconciliations to maintain a clear and up‑to‑date picture of cash flow.
• School Fee Plan:
  Managing monthly fee submissions and reconciling related income, helping to ensure smooth and accurate collection processes.
• Staff Expenses:
  Processing staff expense claims efficiently and accurately, supporting colleagues across the school.
• Expense Accounts:
  Performing termly reconciliations of key expense accounts to help maintain accurate budget tracking文化 and financial controls.
• Early Years Funding:
  Preparing and submitting Early Years (Nursery) funding claims to the County Council and reconciling related income.
• Pupil Deposits:
  Overseeing the accounting and documentation of new pupil deposits, ensuring funds are recorded and managed correctly.
• Credit Control:
  Taking the lead in routine credit control activity, helping to maintain healthy cash flow across the school.
• Audit Preparation:
  Supporting the Finance Director in preparing schedules and documentation for external audits, helping to ensure a straightforward and…