Finance Officer

Temporary Finance Support Officer – Year End and Purchase Ledger Cover

• Location: South West London, (5 days per week on-site)
• Job Type: Temporary
• Hours: 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (term time); 9:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (school holidays)
• Assignment Duration: Monday 17th August to Tuesday 29th September 2026

My client is seeking a Temporary Finance Support Officer to assist our Finance team for a six-week period. This role is crucial for maintaining the continuity of the school’s day-to-day finance operations while supporting the completion of time-sensitive year-end work. The successful candidate will cover for the Purchase Ledger Officer for approximately three weeks and assist with year-end preparation activities.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger Duties:

• Manage the purchase ledger, ensuring prompt processing of invoices and accurate payments.
• Conduct fortnightly BACS runs, ensuring all invoices are authorised and coded correctly.
• Set up and maintain supplier accounts and relationships.
• Handle direct debit schedules and ensure timely postings of all related invoices and payments.
• Reconcile the Expenses Bank account daily.
• Monitor the finance inbox and respond to queries promptly and professionally.
• As...