Temporary Finance Officer

Reed; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education trust in Aylesbury is seeking a Temporary Finance Officer to manage finance processes across six schools. You will be responsible for processing invoices, budget tracking, and ensuring compliance with financial policies. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of £14–£20 and the opportunity for contract extension beyond the holiday season.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible working environment

Chance to make a real difference in education

Potential for contract extension

Qualifications

• Detail-driven finance professional needed for multiple schools.
• Experience in finance, accounting, or school business support required.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day transactional finance processes across the trust.
• Process invoices, purchase orders, and payments with precision.
• Support budget tracking and financial reporting.

Skills

Experience in finance, accounting, or school business support

Strong attention to detail

Organisational skills

Confidence working across multiple systems

Proactive mindset

Collaborative spirit

Job description

Overview

Temporary Finance Officer – in a Multi-Academy Trust based in Aylesbury

Aylesbury | £14–£20 per hour (DOE) | November–Christmas (with potential to extend)

Are you a detail-driven finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact across multiple schools? The friendly and engaging School are seeking a Temporary Finance Officer to join their dynamic team from November until Christmas, with the possibility of extending into the new year depending on progress.

This is more than just a seasonal role — it’s a chance to contribute to the smooth financial running of six schools within their trust, ensuring that every transaction supports the bigger picture: delivering excellent education.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing day-to-day transactional finance processes across the trust
• Processing invoices, purchase orders, and payments with precision
• Supporting budget tracking and financial reporting
• Liaising with school staff and suppliers to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Helping maintain compliance with financial policies and procedures

What They\'re Looking For

• Experience in finance, accounting, or school business support
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confidence working across multiple systems and stakeholders
• A proactive mindset and a collaborative spirit

What’s In It For You

• Competitive hourly rate: £14–£20, based on experience
• Flexible working environment within a supportive team
• A chance to make a real difference in education
• Potential for contract extension into 2026

Whether you\'re between roles or looking to contribute your skills to a purpose-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply immediately!