At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage school finance processes and support budget planning.
- Company: Join a supportive school environment in Milton Keynes.
- Benefits: Part-time role with competitive salary and flexible hours.
- Other info: Opportunity to work until Easter 2027 with potential for growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in education while gaining valuable finance experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance or accounting, strong Excel skills required.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 30000 £ per year.
Hays is working with a school in the Milton Keynes area to recruit an experienced Bursar / Finance Officer on a temporary basis until Easter 2027.
This is a varied, hands‑on finance position and would suit someone with previous experience working within school finance, education or a similar finance environment.
Your new role
You will support the school with the effective day‑to‑day running of its finance function, working closely with senior leadership and ensuring financial processes and controls are maintained.
- Your responsibilities will include
- Managing day‑to‑day school finance and accounting processes
- Processing and monitoring purchase orders and expenditure
- Supporting budget monitoring and financial planning
- Maintaining accurate financial records
- Assisting with payroll administration and resolving pay queries
- Maintaining salary information and assisting with salary forecasting
- Supporting the preparation of financial information for senior leadership
- Reviewing and maintaining appropriate financial procedures and controls
- Liaising with suppliers and supporting procurement and value‑for‑money activity
- Supporting funding and income‑related administration
- Using finance systems and Excel to maintain accurate financial information
- What you'll need to succeed
You will have previous experience working within a finance or accounting environment, with good Excel and finance systems skills.
The original specification also identifies experience with FMS or an equivalent accounting system and school‑sector experience.
You could currently be working as a
- School Finance Officer
- Bursar
- Senior Finance Assistant
- School Business Support Officer
- Accounts Officer
You will need to be organised, confident working independently and comfortable dealing with a range of stakeholders.
- What you'll get in return
- Part‑time Position 2/3 days per week
- Interim position until Easter 2027
- Salary Equivalent FTE £28,000 - 30,000
- Enhanced DBS required
- Subject to Hays Education Compliance
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