Finance Officer

Temporary Finance Officer - Sheffield Immediate start, ongoing role 37 hours per week (flexible for part time options) Hays are working in partnership with a welcoming and friendly school in Sheffield to recruit a dedicated Finance Officer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school environment where you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient management of the school's finances. Your new roleReporting to the Finance Manager, you will support the day-to-day financial operations of the school, ensuring accuracy, compliance and effective financial administration.

• Processing purchase orders, invoices and payments
• Reconciling accounts and maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting budget monitoring and financial reporting
• Managing income collection and banking procedures
• Liaising with suppliers and resolving invoice queries
• Assisting with month-end and year-end financial processes
• Supporting payroll administration where required
• Ensuring compliance with school financial regulations and procedures What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will have:
• Previous finance experience, ideally within a school or public sector setting
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Experience using financial systems and Microsoft Excel ideally FMS experience
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• A recognised finance qualification, such as AAT, would be highly desirable, although candidates with strong relevant experience will also be considered. What you'll get in return
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and friendly school environment
• Flexible working pattern 5 days per week
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Dedicated support from Hays throughout the recruitment process What you need to do now Apply today or contact Hays for a confidential discussion.