Finance Officer

Unique School Solutions; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Unique School Solutions are supporting an SEND School in Sheffield to appoint a Finance Officer. You will undertake financial tasks in accordance with school policies using the schools finance systems, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

The role starts Autumn 2026, Monday to Friday, 41 weeks, with the potential to move to a permanent position after 12 weeks. You will have experience in financial administration and be familiar with school finance software, plus strong numeracy

Qualifications

• Experience in financial admin, ideally in a school setting.
• Familiar with school finance software systems.
• Able to track budgets, process invoices and purchase orders.
• Excellent communication skills and numeracy/ICT proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Undertake financial tasks in line with school policies using school finance systems.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on financial matters.
• Track budgets and process invoices and purchase orders.
• Support financial administration across school operations.

Skills

Financial administration

Budget tracking

Invoice processing

Communication skills

ICT skills

Tools

School finance software

Job description

Finance Officer

Sheffield

£16 - £18 per hour

Start date: September 2026

Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement

Working hours: Monday – Friday, 41 weeks

Unique School Solutions are supporting an SEND School in Sheffield to appoint a Finance Officer. You will be undertaking financial tasks in accordance with school policies using the schools finance systems, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The role is to start in Autumn 2026 and for the right person could lead to a permanent job after 12 weeks.

About the school:

• Multi site school
• Supportive and positive environment for staff and students
• Outstanding values and high expectations
• Latest Ofsted ‘Good’ 2023 report

Essential requirements for the role:

• Previous experience in financial admin, ideally in a school setting
• Familiar with school finance software systems
• Able to track budgets, process invoices and purchase orders
• Excellent communication skills
• High level of numeracy and ICT skills

By working with Unique School Solutions, you will benefit from:

• The support of an experienced team of specialist consultants as well as a dedicated consultant who will be your point of contact from start to finish
• Paid via PAYE only with an inhouse payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay
• Access to over 74 FREE, high quality training courses
• Refer a friend scheme
• Access to exclusive opportunities via our partner schools
• The opportunity to gain permanent employment after 12 weeks with no barriers due to our free temp – perm offer to schools

All candidates must adhere to our stringent vetting procedure which includes a face to face registration, professional references, and an Enhanced DBS.

Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Unique School Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay