Interim Bookkeeper (4 Days a Week)

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.
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