Interim Part-Time Bookkeeper (4 Days a week) | Education Sector Position: Interim BookkeeperLocation: Gloucestershire Contract: Temporary Days: 4 Days a week (flexible) Start: January 6th 2026 Reports to: [Headteacher / School Business Manager / Governors] The Role We’re looking for an experienced bookkeeper to manage day-to-day school finances and support leadership with accurate financial administration. This plays a key role in ensuring smooth financial operations. Key Responsibilities Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers. Month-end reconciliations and management reporting. Budget monitoring, cashflow forecasting, and variance analysis. Process invoices, payment runs, and manage income systems. Support payroll data collation and compliance checks. Uphold financial policies, GDPR, and safeguarding standards. Use school finance systems (FMS/SIMS/Arbor/PSF/Sage/Xero) and Excel. About You Proven experience in bookkeeping or finance within education/public sector. Strong knowledge of reconciliations, ledgers, and reporting. Proficient in Excel and finance systems. Highly organised, accurate, and confidential. AAT or equivalent desirable. DBS clearance required. What You’ll Get Competitive pay and flexible working. Supportive school environment. Opportunity to make a real impact. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4755664