Senior Finance Officer

Job Vacancy

Senior Finance Officer (Liverpool College)

Employer Information

EmployerLiverpool CollegeAddressNorth Mossley Hill Road
Liverpool
L18 8BGWebsitehttps://www.liverpoolcollege.org.uk/

Contact NameMrs L WalkerContact Telephone0151 724 4000Contact Emailvacancies@liverpoolcollege.org.uk

About the Organisation

Liverpool College is a mixed ability 4-19 Academy of some 1650 pupils.

The College is situated on a leafy 28-acre campus located in the Mossley Hill area of Liverpool adjacent to Sefton Park.

The College was founded in 1840 and was a founding member of the Headmaster's Conference and was a fee-paying school until September 2013, when it became an all-through academy for pupils aged 4 to 19 years old.

In the last few years, it has become one of the most oversubscribed schools in the North of England.

The College is a diverse, multi-faith inclusive school which draws pupils and staff from every community in the Merseyside region and we are determined to become a beacon of excellence in educational practices of inclusion, antiracism, and equity.

Liverpool College was judged Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted at its last inspection in 2025.

The College is guided by its motto: Not Only the Intellect but also Character. Our mission and unique approach to the education of the whole child is further explained at www.liverpoolcollege.org.uk .

We seek to focus on the individual and develop in everything we do at school the three key traits of our learners: Purpose, Passion and Challenge. Our commitment to Learning with Character and our three core traits create a cohesive community across the entire campus and ensure we continue our founders' intention to make the formation of character a prime purpose of education.

Above all, Liverpool College is a happy, successful and outward-looking school with a clear mission and an undiluted belief in the importance of educating the whole person.

Liverpool College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Liverpool College is an equal opportunities employer. At Liverpool College, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that, at all levels, is representative of our school community. We champion equality, anti-racism, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, has a sense of belonging and is empowered to be their best.
 

Role Information

Job TitleSenior Finance OfficerJob TypeFinance & AdministrationJob PhaseN/ALocationLiverpool

GradeSCP 20 - 24Actual Salary InformationNAActual Salary RangeSCP 20 £33,672 - SCP 24 £36,580Contract TypePermanentContract TermFull timeClosing DateFriday, November 13th, 2026

About the Role

Liverpool College is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Finance Officer to support the Business Manager in the effective day-to-day management of the College’s finances.

This is a key role within the Finance team, providing oversight of core financial processes and ensuring that the College maintains strong financial controls, accurate reporting and compliance with relevant regulations and statutory requirements.

The Role
Working closely with the Business Manager , you will supervise the Finance team and oversee the month-end and year-end processes, ensuring that financial information is accurate, timely and supports effective decision-making.

Key responsibilities will include:

Supervising the Finance team and overseeing the month end process.

Preparing monthly management accounts, analysing variances and monitoring financial performance.

Overseeing reconciliations, accruals, deferred income and subsidiary management accounts.

Monitoring departmental budgets and supporting the preparation of the College’s three-year budget.

Supporting the preparation of year-end accounts and liaising with external auditors.

Taking responsibility for the accurate recording and monitoring of VAT, including the timely submission of statutory returns.

Maintaining the College’s fixed asset register.

Managing the payroll function, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance.

Working with Liverpool College Enterprises on financial management and accounts preparation.

Supporting the Business Manager with statutory and regulatory returns to bodies including ESFA, HMRC and Companies House.

Ensuring income is accurately recorded and collected, with effective management and recovery of outstanding debts.

Identifying opportunities to maximise income, including researching and supporting applications for additional funding.

Ensuring finance systems are used effectively and that value for money is achieved across the College.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for a highly organised and experienced finance professional with strong technical accounting skills and excellent attention to detail. You will be confident working to deadlines, analysing financial information and supporting colleagues across the organisation.

You will have the ability to supervise and support a Finance team, communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and work collaboratively with the Business Manager and other senior colleagues.

Experience of working within an education, Academy Trust or similarly regulated environment would be advantageous, together with knowledge of ESFA requirements, financial regulations, VAT and external audit processes.
 

Application Information

Closing DateFriday, November 13th, 2026

How to Apply

An application form, equality monitoring form, job description and person specification can be downloaded here.

Please email your completed application form to vacancies@liverpoolcollege.org.uk

We reserve the right to close or remove this job advertisement at any time without prior notice once sufficient applications have been received or the position has been filled.
 

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