Finance and Purchasing Officer

4 weeks ago

Maidenhead, United Kingdom Claires Court Full time

Finance and Purchasing Officer Full Time | Permanent | 40 hours per week (MondayFriday) Location: Maidenhead, SL6 6AW Competitive Salary | Excellent Benefits | All-Year-Round Role At Claires Court,a leading independent school in Maidenhead, your expertise in finance, procurement, and purchasing will directly contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional education. As a thriving all-through school for boys and girls aged 2 to 18, from Nursery to Sixth Form, Claires Court is guided by ourvaluesrespect, loyalty, integrity, and responsibility. Our staff are passionate professionals who play an essential part in creating an inspiring and nurturing environment where every pupil can flourish academically, personally, and socially. Key Responsibilities Lead and improve purchasing processesacross the school network, introducing automation and best practices. Source reliable, cost-effective suppliers,coordinate credit accounts, and ensure timely delivery of orders. Review and approvepurchase requests, raise and track purchase orders, and manage returns and supplier credit notes. Check, code, andreconcile supplier invoices ; manage the purchase ledger and related queries. Maintain accurate purchase records , authorised signatory lists, and internal databases/catalogues. Oversee rechargeable purchases, the purchasing credit card, and monthly reconciliations. Monitor budgets , identify shortfalls, and prepare quarterly financial analysis to track savings and efficiencies. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, includingVAT and financial policies. Skills & Experience Finance Experience:Minimum of two years experience in a finance or purchasing role, ideally in a similar school, educational, or multi-site environment . Strong Literacy & Numeracy:Able to work accurately with financial data and documentation. Systems & Technology: Proficient in using computer systemsand purchase order software, including databases and spreadsheets. Intermediate Excel skills are highly desirable. Digital Literacy : Familiarity with Google Workspace or other web-based tools is desirable. Professional Development:Willingness to participate in internal and external training to support continuous professional growth and skills development. Why Join Claires Court? A positive and inclusiveworking environment Ongoing trainingand professional development opportunities The chance to make a genuine impact within a respected independent school A collaborative and supportive finance team dedicated to excellence How to Apply If youre ready to bring your skills and enthusiasm to Claires Court and play a key role in supporting our continued success, wed love to hear from you. Click Apply Now to begin your application and receive details on completing your form and providing supporting documents. Closing Date: Thursday 6 November 2025 Please apply early, as applications will be reviewed upon receipt. No recruitment agencies please. Other Skills,Financial administration, Accounts payable / receivable, Financial reporting, Cost control and analysis, Accounting systems, Month-end and year-end processes, Budget monitoring.TPBN1_UKTJ

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