Finance Officer

Finance Officer - Temporary to PermanentLocation: Middlesbrough
Hours: Term Time Only + 3 Weeks (Flexible Working Hours Available)
Start Date: ImmediateFTE Salary: £33,000 (pro rata)
A well regarded school in Middlesbrough is seeking a proactive and detail driven Finance Officer to join their team on a temporary to permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy finance environment and is looking for a role that offers flexibility, variety, and the chance to make a real impact within an educational setting.
The OpportunityWorking closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Finance Director, and wider support team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the school's financial operations. This position is term time only plus an additional three weeks, making it ideal for candidates seeking a strong work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate allocation, recording, and payment of all expenditure.
• Input supplier invoices into the purchase ledger and respond to supplier queries.
• Prepare BACS payment runs and process transactions through the accounting system.
• Raise sales invoices, manage debt collection, and maintain control of the sales ledger.
• Liaise with budget holders to ensure correct input and processing of orders.
• Review and authorise orders to ensure the best value before recording.
• Match invoices, purchase orders, and delivery notes; scan all invoices into the finance system.
• Process manual cheques and input into the accounts system.
• Provide administrative support including filing, archiving, and general office tasks.
• Manage petty cash allocation, recording, and payments.
• Support the CFO and Finance Director with maintaining the Fixed Asset Register.
• Offer cover and support to the Cashier & Educational Visits Co ordinator when required.
• Assist budget holders with financial queries and processes.

• Previous experience in a finance role, ideally within education or a similar environment.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using finance systems and Microsoft Office.
• Able to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Flexible, reliable, and ready to start immediately.

• Temporary to permanent opportunity
• Flexible working hours
• Supportive and friendly school environment
• A varied role with real responsibility
• Excellent work-life balance with term time working