Position: Interim BookkeeperLocation: Gloucestershire
Contract: Temporary
Days: 4 Days a week (flexible)
Start: January 6th 2026
Reports to: [Headteacher / School Business Manager /ernors]
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
1. Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers.
2. Month-end reconciliations and management reporting.
3. Budget monitoring, cashflow forecasting, and variance analysis.
4. Process invoices, payment runs, and manage ie systems.
5. Support payroll data collation andpliance checks.
6. Uphold financial policies, GDPR, and safeguarding standards.
7. Use school finance systems (FMS/SIMS/Arbor/PSF/Sage/Xero) and Excel.
About You
8. Proven experience in bookkeeping or finance within education/public sector.
9. Strong knowledge of reconciliations, ledgers, and reporting.
10. Proficient in Excel and finance systems.
11. Highly organised, accurate, and confidential.
12. AAT or equivalent desirable.
13. DBS clearance required.
What You’ll Get
14. Supportive school environment.
15. Opportunity to make a real impact.
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