Interim Finance Officer - Access Finance system

Robertson Bell; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution in Birmingham is seeking an Interim Finance Officer to support their team. This role requires strong proficiency in Access Finance and significant experience in transactional finance, particularly within a school environment. The position is office-based for five days a week and offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact on the school's financial operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a transactional finance role within a school or education setting.
• Strong working knowledge of Access Finance is essential.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of transactions.

Responsibilities

• Processing orders from teaching and administrative staff.
• Managing invoices and supplier queries.
• Maintaining accurate and timely financial records.
• Supporting the wider school business team with routine finance duties.
• Ensuring compliance with internal purchasing policies.

Skills

Transactional finance experience

Access Finance knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Access Finance

Job description

Interim Finance Officer - Access Finance system

Location: West Midlands, Birmingham

Sector: Education

Date Posted: 10/09/2025

Are you a Finance Officer with a strong command of Access Finance? Are you looking for a short-term role where your transactional finance skills can make an immediate impact? Can you confidently support a busy school environment with fast-paced invoice processing and purchasing tasks?

My client, a well-regarded school in Birmingham, is looking for an Interim Finance Officer to join their team on a three-month contract. The role is office-based five days per week and will play a key role in keeping day-to-day financial operations running smoothly.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing orders from teaching and administrative staff
• Managing invoices and supplier queries
• Maintaining accurate and timely financial records
• Supporting the wider school business team with routine finance duties
• Ensuring compliance with internal purchasing policies

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a hands-on finance role within the education sector. You'll be joining a small and supportive team at a time when your contribution will be valued from day one.

The post is based in Birmingham, and candidates must be available to work in the school office five days per week.

To be considered, please meet the following criteria:

• Proven experience working in a transactional finance role within a school or education setting
• Strong working knowledge of Access Finance is essential – please only apply if you have recent experience with this system
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of transactions
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills

This role is available immediately and interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis. If you’re available now and ready to hit the ground running, apply today!