Finance Officer – North Yorkshire

Marchant Recruitment; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayman Education is partnering with a York-based secondary school to recruit a Finance Officer who will support the school's financial administration and help maintain accurate records.

The role covers processing purchase invoices, supplier payments, and routine financial reporting, with responsibilities spanning month-end tasks, budgeting support, and confidential financial controls within the school environment.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a finance, accounts or bookkeeping role.
• Confidence using spreadsheets and financial software is important.
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day financial operations, record-keeping and payments.
• Process purchase invoices and supplier payments.
• Maintain accounting records and reconcile statements.
• Prepare financial reports for school leaders.
• Support month-end processes and procurement administration.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Finance Officer – Secondary School – York

Location: York

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

School Information

Wayman Education is working with a Secondary School in York to recruit a Finance Officer who can support the effective management of the school's financial administration. The school is looking for an organised and numerate individual who can maintain accurate financial records, process transactions and assist with routine financial reporting.

The successful candidate will work with the school's finance team and wider administration staff to help ensure financial procedures are followed consistently.

The Role

The Finance Officer will assist with the day-to-day financial operations of the school, supporting accurate record-keeping and the timely processing of payments and invoices.

Responsibilities will include processing purchase invoices, checking supporting documentation, assisting with supplier payments, raising invoices and maintaining accurate transaction records. The successful candidate will update accounting systems, reconcile statements, investigate discrepancies and support the monitoring of departmental budgets.

The role will also involve maintaining records of expenditure and income, assisting with purchase orders and procurement administration, responding to routine finance enquiries and helping prepare financial reports for school leaders. The Finance Officer will maintain organised financial files, follow the school's internal financial controls and handle confidential information appropriately.

Additional duties may include assisting with month-end processes and providing general financial administration support to colleagues when required.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a finance, accounts or bookkeeping role, with strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail. Confidence using spreadsheets and financial software is important, alongside the ability to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.

The school is seeking someone who is methodical, organised and comfortable investigating discrepancies. Good communication skills, an understanding of confidentiality and financial controls, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team are essential. Previous experience in a school or public-sector finance environment would be advantageous.

What the School Offers

The school offers a full-time, permanent position involving financial processing, reporting and record-keeping. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the effective management of school finances, build on existing experience and develop further skills within a professional educational environment.