School Finance Officer based in Wigan

Teem Recruitment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A temp-to-permanent recruitment agency in the UK seeks a School Finance Officer to manage financial operations within a high school. The ideal candidate will produce management accounts, support budget holders, and assist with audits. A minimum of AAT Level 3 and strong finance experience, particularly in education, are required. Benefits include the opportunity to improve financial processes and help onboard new staff. This is a full-time position starting in January 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in finance, ideally within an education setting.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex data.
• Proactive, accurate, and committed to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Lead accruals, prepayments, journals, VAT reconciliations, and month/year-end tasks.
• Support budget holders with clear financial insights and compliance advice.

Skills

Finance experience

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Education

AAT Level 3

Tools

Access Workspace

MIS

Microsoft 365

Job description

School Finance Officer – Wigan | Full time, starting Jan 2026 | Temp with view to becoming permanent

Our client are looking for an experienced School Finance Officer to support financial operations within their high school.

Duties

• Produce monthly management accounts, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Lead accruals, prepayments, journals, VAT reconciliations, and month/year-end tasks.
• Support budget holders with clear financial insights and compliance advice.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations and maintain audit‑ready records.
• Assist internal/external audits with accurate documentation.
• Train new staff and help onboard new schools/teams into finance systems.
• Improve processes through automation and data‑driven tools.

About You

• Strong experience in finance, ideally within an education setting.
• Advanced Excel and financial system skills (Access Workspace, MIS, Microsoft 365).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex data.
• Proactive, accurate, and committed to continuous improvement.
• AAT Level 3 required.

The establishment is committed to safeguarding, ensuring the safety and welfare of young people. Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. For this role you need to be a UK resident and eligible to work in the UK.

Teem Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.