Finance Officer - Islington | Flexible Temporary School...

Marchant Recruitment
London

Location: Islington, London
Contract: Temporary / Daily Supply
⏰ Hours: Full-time or Part-time
Start: ASAP
Pay: Competitive daily rate based on experience

Immediate School Finance Opportunities

We're regularly contacted by schools across Islington that need experienced finance staff at short notice.

This could be to cover sickness, provide additional support during busy periods or help a finance team manage increased workloads. We're therefore looking to register Finance Officers with previous school experience who are available for immediate temporary assignments.

What You Could Be Doing

Depending on the school, responsibilities may include:

  • Processing invoices and purchase orders

  • Raising and processing payments

  • Maintaining accurate financial records

  • Supporting budget monitoring

  • Processing staff expenses

  • Assisting with payroll administration

  • Reconciling accounts and transactions

  • Dealing with supplier and parent queries

  • Producing financial reports and spreadsheets

  • Providing general support to the school's finance team

The Essentials

Previous school-based finance experience is essential. You'll need to be comfortable working with confidential financial information and able to quickly understand a school's systems and processes.

Candidates must have:

  • A clear DBS

  • DBS registered on the Update Service, or issued within the past 6 months

  • Previous experience working in a school

  • Good Excel and finance system skills

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Good organisational skills

  • The flexibility to accept full-time or part-time assignments

Experience with PS Financials, FMS, Sage or similar finance systems would be advantageous.

Flexible Assignments

Assignments may range from short sickness cover to longer-term temporary work, giving you the flexibility to choose opportunities that fit around your availability.

If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted within 72 hours.

Posted 2026-09-22

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