Finance Officer

Supertemps Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance / Accountancy Officer to provide essential financial support to local schools. The role involves budget preparation, financial compliance, and reporting. Candidates should have financial experience and an AAT qualification. This temporary full-time position offers an hourly rate of £14.36 plus benefits such as holiday pay.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Financial experience in an office environment.
• Experience with financial systems and IT packages.
• Ability to present financial information clearly to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support services to Headteachers and Governing Bodies.
• Assist with preparation of annual school budgets and financial projections.
• Ensure compliance with VAT regulations and financial codes.

Skills

Financial / accounts experience

Strong accountancy and numeracy skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent/part-qualified

Job description

Overview

Looking for a finance role with responsibility, variety and a positive community impact? Join a leading organisation in a role that offers the chance to make a tangible impact, develop your skills, and be part of an exciting and evolving finance function.

In the Finance / Accountancy Officer role, you will be:

• Providing financial support services to Headteachers and Governing Bodies, including advice on budgets and resolving queries
• Assisting with the preparation of annual school budgets, financial projections, and year-end accounts
• Maintaining and reconciling financial reporting systems to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Visiting schools regularly to present and explain financial information and offer tailored guidance
• Ensuring compliance with VAT regulations, Financial Regulations, and other financial codes of practice

To be successful, you will need

• Financial / accounts experience within an office environment
• AAT qualification (or equivalent/part-qualified)
• Strong accountancy and numeracy skills, with experience of financial systems and IT packages
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to a range of stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and work to deadlines independently

This is a temporary position for a period of 12 weeks initially, working full time 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

You'll be based from modern offices in Colwyn Bay and starting on an hourly rate of £14.36 plus holiday pay, weekly pay and other benefits.

If you are looking for a dynamic role where you can provide expert financial support and make a difference to local schools, we want to hear from you.