Finance Officer Jobs in United Kingdom

Your new company Hays Education are working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Wigan to recruit an experienced Finance Officer for a temporary assignment starting in September . This is a full-time role providing vital support to the school's finance function during a busy period and is expected to last between 4 and 6 weeks. Due to the nature of the position, applicants must be available to start in September and commit to the full duration of the temporary assignment. Your new …

Finance Officer – Independent Secondary School – Harrogate Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale School Information This Independent 11–18 day school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire , is recognised for its excellent pastoral system, strong academic outcomes, and first-class facilities. The school is financially stable, well-resourced, and places significant emphasis on operational efficiency and strong financial management. With a supportive administ…

Birmingham (Hybrid Working - Driving Required) 6-Month Contract About the Role We are currently recruiting four Schools Finance Officers to support Birmingham-based schools and academies in delivering effective financial management and governance.This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with headteachers, school Business Managers, and governing bodies, providing expert financial advice and strategic support across a range of educational settings. Key Responsibilities Provide financial …

Are you an enthusiastic, responsible, and detail-driven individual with strong administrative and financial skills? A high-performing secondary school in Reading is looking to appoint a dedicated School Finance Officer to join their Business Operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys financial processes, teamwork, and supporting the smooth daily running of a busy school. The Role In this central role, you will ensure that financial procedures are carried out effici…

Finance Officer – Outstanding Secondary School – Swindon Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale School Information This Outstanding 11–18 secondary school in Swindon is widely recognised for its strong governance, excellent academic results, and well-structured operational systems. The school serves a growing and diverse community and maintains high expectations in both student achievement and professional standards. The leadership team places stron…

Are you a meticulous, highly organised professional with strong financial administration skills? A well-regarded secondary school in Cambridge is seeking a dedicated School Finance Officer to join their thriving operations team from January. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the smooth financial running of a busy school environment. The Role As the School Finance Officer, you will play a key role in support…

Are you an organised, numerically confident, and responsible individual looking to support the effective financial operations of a thriving school? A respected secondary school in Sheffield is seeking a committed School Finance Officer to join their Finance & Operations team from January. The Role You will help maintain the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of the school’s financial processes, working closely with the School Business Manager and wider support team. Your responsibilities incl…

Finance Officer required January 2026 Large mixed secondary school based in Barnet Finance Officer to join an experienced and structured finance team Our Client is seeking a Finance Officer to support the financial operations of a well-established secondary school in Barnet. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial processes, supporting budget management, and maintaining strong compliance across the school’s financial systems. Role Overview Responsibilities i…

Finance Officer required January 2026 Large mixed secondary school based in Ilford Finance Officer to join a structured and experienced school finance team Our Client is seeking a Finance Officer to support the day-to-day financial operations of a high-performing secondary school in Ilford. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing invoices, managing purchase orders, supporting budget monitoring and ensuring accurate financial record keeping across all systems. School Informat…

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to work in a rewarding educational setting? A highly regarded secondary school in Bournemouth is looking for a Finance Officer to join their supportive business and administration team from January 2026 . Role: Finance Officer Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Start Date: January 2026 School Information This ‘Outstanding’ school is known for its strong sense of community, supportive staff culture, and commitment to professional development. The f…

A large and well-established secondary school in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced and detail-focused School Finance Officer to join its central operations team. This is a key role within a busy 11–18 setting of over 1,200 students, supporting the School Business Manager in delivering robust financial management, compliance and reporting. The school has a strong reputation locally for stability, clear leadership and sound financial governance. With a healthy budget and a structured f…

Are you a detail-focused and efficient Finance Officer looking for an excellent opportunity in a successful secondary school? A well-established school in Leicester is seeking a Finance Officer to join their finance team from January 2026 . About the Role: This role includes invoice processing, purchase orders, reconciliations, budget monitoring, financial reporting and maintaining accurate financial documentation. You will support the School Business Manager with day-to-day financial operation…

Full-Time | Permanent | Immediate Start Salary: £34,000 – £40,000 A well-established secondary school in Southwark is seeking an experienced Finance Officer to support the day-to-day financial operations of the school. The successful candidate will assist with budget monitoring, invoicing, purchase orders, payroll support, and financial reporting while working closely with the School Business Manager. The School: High-performing secondary school with strong operational systems Supportive and pr…

A successful secondary school in Derby is seeking an efficient and detail-focused Finance Officer to join their busy finance department from January 2026 . About the Role: This full-time role spans invoice processing, purchase orders, budget monitoring, financial reconciliations, report production and maintaining accurate financial records. You will work closely with the School Business Manager to ensure smooth financial operations. About the School: The school maintains excellent behaviour, a …

Finance Officer – Girls’ School in Wandsworth (January Start) Location: Wandsworth Start Date: January 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive A highly regarded girls’ secondary school in Wandsworth is seeking an experienced and detail-focused Finance Officer to join the Business Support Team. About the School This school has an excellent reputation for academic achievement and pastoral support. Staff benefit from strong professional development and a collaborative culture.…

Finance Officer – Leeds – February 2026 A thriving secondary school in Leeds is seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join their operations team from February 2026 . About the School: This school is well known for its strong academic performance, excellent behaviour and commitment to staff development. Their finance team is well-established, professional and supportive, with clear systems and structures. Responsibilities Include: • Processing invoices and financial transactions • Maintainin…

We are working with a school who are recruiting for an organised Finance Officer for a prestigious, Ofsted Outstanding secondary school in Nottingham. Starting in September 2026, this full-time, permanent position is ideal for a professional with a background in school business management. The Role The successful applicant will join a flourishing place of learning where staff are treated as valued peers. You will be responsible for the daily management of the school’s budget, ensuring that all …

A well-established secondary school in Staffordshire is seeking a diligent and proactive Finance Officer to join its central operations team from January 2026. The Role You’ll support the school’s finance function through accurate record-keeping, processing payments and assisting with budgeting and reporting. You’ll work closely with the School Business Manager to ensure financial compliance and efficiency. Key Responsibilities Managing purchase orders, invoices and payments Monitoring departme…

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire Start Date: ASAP Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience Looking for a well-managed school with a supportive finance team in Watford? A successful secondary school with a Good Ofsted rating has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Officer to join their administrative and finance department. Job Overview This thriving secondary school is seeking an organised Finance Officer to begin as soon as possible. The school is recognised for: • strong academic out…

School Administration & Finance Officer Location: Sutton, Surrey Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) Contract: Full Time, Permanent Start Date: ASAP About the Role We are seeking an experienced and highly organised School Administration & Finance Officer to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with strong administrative and financial experience within a school environment who is confident using SIMS and understands the day-to-day o…

A large and well-established secondary school in Bromley is seeking an experienced and reliable School Finance Officer to join its business and operations team from January 2026 . The Role You will take responsibility for day-to-day financial operations, supporting budget monitoring, processing invoices and purchase orders, and assisting with month-end reporting. Working closely with senior leaders and the wider admin team, you will help ensure that financial processes are accurate, compliant a…

A large and well-established secondary school in Sutton Coldfield is seeking an experienced and dependable School Finance Officer to join its business and operations team from January 2026 . The Role You will take responsibility for the day-to-day financial administration of the school, supporting budget monitoring, processing purchase orders and invoices, and maintaining accurate financial records. Working closely with senior leaders, you will contribute to financial planning and ensure compli…

This Secondary School is seeking a detail-oriented and organised Finance Officer to support financial operations from January 2026 . Finance Officer required from January 2026. Well-run secondary school in Slough with strong financial management systems. You will support budgeting, process invoices and orders, assist with payroll and reconciliations, and maintain accurate financial records. The role works closely with the School Business Manager and senior leaders. Experience and Qualifications…

A successful and financially stable secondary school in Merseyside is seeking a skilled and dependable Finance Officer to join its business support team from January 2026. This is a key operational role within the school, supporting both day-to-day financial processes and longer-term planning. The school has a strong reputation locally for being well-run, transparent and staff-focused. Finance staff are respected as professionals and work closely with senior leaders to ensure resources are used…