School Finance Officer. Job in Liverpool Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Finance Officer to support financial management in schools across Merseyside. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with financial regulations and managing key operations like payroll and reporting. Competitive hourly rates between £15–17 are offered for the role.

Benefits

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Free access to 2,500 CPD courses

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Experience as a School Finance Officer is required.
• Legal right to work in the UK is mandatory.
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure and professional reference checks are needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Finance in daily financial management.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Manage payroll, budget monitoring, and monthly reporting.

Skills

Strong financial management experience

Experience with payroll and accounting software

Excellent attention to detail

Confident with preparing reports

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

Are you a School Finance Officer looking for temporary work opportunities in the Merseyside area?

Are you a School Finance Officer looking for a new temporary opportunity? Tradewind Recruitment are a leading education recruitment agency seeking a bank of Finance Officers to join our supply team for long-term and short-term roles in our Merseyside schools.

Positions

We are currently working on behalf of secondary schools who require a Finance Officer for a 2-week role with an immediate start. However, if you would like something more long term and are open to temporary roles and you\'re flexible about when you work, we may have the role for you.

Pay Rate

At Tradewind Recruitment, we recognise the value of our staff and offer competitive rates of pay. For the role of Finance Officer, depending on your experience and qualifications you can expect an hourly rate between 15-17.

Role Summary

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Finance Officer to support the Director of Finance in the day-to-day financial management of the College. This pivotal role will ensure compliance with financial regulations, support audit requirements, and manage key financial operations including payroll, budget monitoring, and monthly reporting.

Responsibilities

• Strong financial management experience, ideally within education or the public sector
• Experience with payroll and accounting software
• Confident with preparing reports, handling audits, and working with multiple stakeholders
• A team leader with excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
• Committed to delivering value for money and continuous improvement

Benefits of working with us

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Virtual registration for a streamlined and efficient process
• Free access to 2,500 CPD courses and resources via The National College
• Online timesheets for easy and quick submission
• Top rates of pay, PAYE (no Umbrella companies)
• Opportunity to experience a range of placements in schools local to you
• Flexible work to suit your schedule, with daily supply and long-term options

The essentials

To join us and be successful as a school Finance Officer, you will need to:

• Experience as a School Finance Officer
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible
• Legal right to work in the UK

If you\'re a School Finance Officer looking for an exciting new opportunity in Merseyside and would like to register with Tradewind Recruitment please apply now or for more information, contact Lizzie for more information.