Home-Based Term-Time School Finance Officer

NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL; Skipton; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council's Financial Management Services is seeking a Financial Support Officer to provide financial support to schools in the Skipton area, helping them manage resources and make informed decisions.

This permanent, term-time role is 28 hours per week, home-based with travel to schools and occasional evening meetings. You will budget, forecast long-term finances, advise on procedures, present information to governors, and deliver high-quality customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management and providing financial support.
• Strong knowledge of budget preparation, management and monitoring.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to analyse complex financial information and make practical recommendations.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality customer service.
• AAT full membership or equivalent work-based experience.

Responsibilities

• Producing budgets and long‑term financial forecasts.
• Supporting schools and academies with financial planning and resource management.
• Advising on financial procedures, policies and statutory requirements.
• Conducting resource management reviews and benchmarking exercises.
• Presenting financial information and recommendations to governors and trustees.
• Delivering excellent customer service and building strong client relationships.
• Providing advice, guidance and support to colleagues and customers.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Customer service

Stakeholder management

Excel

Education

AAT full membership or equivalent work-based experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

North Yorkshire Council's Financial Management Services is seeking a Financial Support Officer to provide financial support to schools in the Skipton area, helping them manage resources and make informed decisions.

This permanent, term-time role is 28 hours per week, home-based with travel to schools and occasional evening meetings. You will budget, forecast long-term finances, advise on procedures, present information to governors, and deliver high-quality customer service.