Finance Officer

Aiglon College seeks to appoint a suitably qualified

Finance Officer

to join the school from: 01.11.2026

Your profile

The role and candidate profile for this role is detailed in the attached job description and person specification.

Successful Aiglon staff are enthusiastic, experienced, committed, reflective, dynamic and willing to try new ideas. If you share these values and have an appetite for challenge and an ambition to make a positive impact on our world, we welcome your application.

About us

Located in Chesières (Vaud, Switzerland), Aiglon College is a not-for-profit, international boarding school offering a distinctive, world-class education in a stunning alpine setting.

The school was founded on a distinctive ethos: the balanced development of mind, body and spirit. This philosophy underpins everything we do at Aiglon, both inside and outside the classroom.

There are over 480 students, representing more than 70 nationalities, following the International GCSE (IGCSE) and International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma) programmes.

What we offer

Aiglon is dedicated to the well-being and professional development of all staff, within a vibrant, friendly, and modern workplace. Beyond competitive salaries and comprehensive social security benefits, we provide free accident and loss of salary insurances, generous pension and leave entitlements, as well as a range of special perks and advantages.

How to apply

Deadline for applications: 04.09.2026

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to appoint before the application deadline should we find the right candidate. Please apply through our School platform (eteach) following the instructions; applications sent by standard email will not be considered.

Aiglon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Applicants will therefore need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.

You can find information on how the School processes your personal data within the School’s Privacy Notice.

JOB PURPOSE

To work closely with with the other Finance team members to ensure that the school accounts are operated accurately

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Account payable

Process invoices and payment for overseas and Swiss suppliers

Liaise directly with appropriate staff regarding orders and invoices

Input all the bank payment to the supplier and others

Reconcile the individual accounts with the nominal account

Be responsible for the annual closing of the purchase ledger

Manage emails in French and English with all suppliers

Creation of new providers in the system

Account receivables

Prepare and send invoices to parents / guardians

Establish credit notes

Bill students’ account for their additional charges

Follow up and book payments

Answer parents’queries regarding students’ account

Finalise accounts for leavers and prepare deposit refunds

Review aged debt report with the Director of Finance on a monthly basis

Liaise with Admissions about student records, whenever necessary

Chase debtors regularly and escalate to the Director of Finance if necessary

Nominal Ledger

Maintain the nominal ledger update files

Deal with other activities linked to the nominal ledger

Carry out other audit preparation as required

OTHER TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist and be able to cover for the other members of the Finance Team

Comply with the Schools financial regulations

Archive all nominal ledger files as appropriate

Undertake any other tasks which may be reasonably required by the Director of Finance for up-coming projects and the smooth running of the Finance department

Understand and implement all school policies and procedure, particularly those relating to the safeguarding children and young people

Understand the School’s Guiding Principles and uphold the ethos of the School at all times

The qualifications, experiences and attributes of the post-holder must match the detailed specification below:

A. Education, Qualifications and Languages

Essential

Have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and strong evidence of continuous professional development

Fluent in English (C1)

Desirable

French language skills (B2)

B. Experience and Knowledge

Essential

At least 3 years experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger

Proficiency in using technology, IT systems, email, and other relevant software for communication, record-keeping, and administrative tasks

Experience in using an ERP system

Experience of working with colleagues from diverse backgrounds

Experience in an international environment

Problem-solving skills

Desirable

Experience of working in an educational environment

Experience in using iSAMS/iFinance systems

C. Personal Qualities, Attitudes and Behaviours

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with direct colleagues and other members of staff

Strong organisational and time management skills

A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life

A willingness to go the extra mile as part of a fast-paced, leading boarding school that operates around the clock