At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial management and reporting for a vibrant primary school.
- Company: Join a respected primary school with a strong community focus.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, local government pension scheme, and term-time only work.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a supportive environment with a dedicated team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education finance while enjoying a balanced work-life.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in education finance and strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 34488 - 36585 £ per year.
Position
School Accountant Contract type: Permanent. Hours: 10 hours per week, term time only, flexible across two days. Start date: September 2026.
Salary: Barnet Unified Rewards Grade F £34,488 to £36,585 FTE; Actual salary £8,427 to £8,939 per annum.
About the School
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced School Accountant to join our highly regarded two‑form entry primary school and nursery for 10 hours per week.
This role is key in supporting the effective financial management of the school, assisting the School Business Manager and senior leadership team with high‑quality financial support.
You will act as a trusted finance professional, contributing to the school's financial stability and supporting strategic decision‑making through accurate reporting, robust controls, and strong financial governance.
This is a broad, hands‑on role, covering financial operations, management accounts and compliance.
- About the candidate
- Qualified accountant.
- Strong experience in management accounting and financial compliance.
- Previous experience in a finance role within an education or public sector environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across all levels.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Knowledge of school funding, financial compliance, and education finance regulations.
What we offer
- Hours can be worked flexibly across two days.
- Term time only.
- Local government pension scheme.
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