Finance Officer

Confidential; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Sheffield is seeking a Temporary Finance Officer to support the school's financial operations. Immediate start, 37 hours per week with flexible part-time options.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will process purchase orders, invoices, payments, reconciliations and payroll support, ensuring accuracy and compliance within a school setting.

This role offers a friendly environment with dedicated support from Hays throughout the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Previous finance experience, ideally within a school or public sector setting.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Experience using financial systems and Microsoft Excel, ideally FMS.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• A recognised finance qualification such as AAT would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders, invoices and payments.
• Reconcile accounts and maintain accurate financial records.
• Support budget monitoring and financial reporting.
• Manage income collection and banking procedures.
• Liaise with suppliers and resolve invoice queries.
• Assist with month-end and year-end processes.
• Support payroll administration where required.
• Ensure compliance with school financial regulations and procedures.

Skills

Finance administration

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

AAT (desirable)

Tools

Financial systems (FMS)

Job description

Temporary Finance Officer - Sheffield

Immediate start, ongoing role

37 hours per week (flexible for part time options)

Hays are working in partnership with a welcoming and friendly school in Sheffield to recruit a dedicated Finance Officer.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school environment where you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient management of the school's finances.

Your new role Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support the day-to-day financial operations of the school, ensuring accuracy, compliance and effective financial administration.

• Processing purchase orders, invoices and payments
• Reconciling accounts and maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting budget monitoring and financial reporting
• Managing income collection and banking procedures
• Liaising with suppliers and resolving invoice queries
• Assisting with month-end and year-end financial processes
• Supporting payroll administration where required
• Ensuring compliance with school financial regulations and procedures

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous finance experience, ideally within a school or public sector setting
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Experience using financial systems and Microsoft Excel ideally FMS experience
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• A recognised finance qualification, such as AAT, would be highly desirable, although candidates with strong relevant experience will also be considered.

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to work within a supportive and friendly school environment
• Flexible working pattern 5 days per week
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Dedicated support from Hays throughout the recruitment process