Interim Accounting Technician (schools finance) - local authority

London

Interim Accounting Technician (Schools Finance) – Local authority

London Hybrid – 2 days on–site

Up to GBP400 per day Inside IR35 Interim contract

A London local authority to recruit an Interim Accounting Technician to support its schools finance function.

This is a hands–on role supporting the day–to–day financial administration of the service, with a strong focus on journals, reconciliations, data management and spreadsheet–based analysis.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Processing and reviewing journals Completing balance sheet and other financial reconciliations
  • Managing and maintaining schools finance data Supporting general finance administration
  • Producing and maintaining spreadsheets, trackers and reports Investigating discrepancies and resolving data issues
  • Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc financial tasks

The successful candidate will have:

  • Previous local government finance experience – essential
  • Strong Excel and general IT skills Experience of journals, reconciliations and financial administration
  • Good attention to detail and confidence working with large volumes of data
  • The ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
  • Previous schools finance experience would be highly desirable

Posted 2026-10-03

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