Accounts Officer Location: Scarborough Salary: £28,000-£30,000 (DOE) I am recruiting on behalf of a valued client for a professional, resilient, and personable Accounts Officer to join a friendly and collaborative finance team within an educational setting. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of varied finance duties while acting as a key representative of the organisation. You will work closely with the Finance Manager and wider team to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations, support budgeting and reporting processes, and maintain high standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity. Key responsibilities: Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all data is up to date. Process purchase invoices, staff claims, purchase orders, supplier payments, and manage petty cash, credit card transactions, and bank reconciliations. Assist with preparing budgets, forecasts, financial plans, and monitoring expenditure against agreed budgets. Produce monthly, termly, and ad-hoc financial reports and support financial analysis for decision-making. Support accurate and timely payroll processing, including pensions and statutory deductions, and process staff expenses. Prepare and issue invoices for school fees and activities, monitor outstanding payments, and liaise professionally with parents/guardians. Record, reconcile, and report on all income streams including ...